Gus vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Gus Rank #1,216

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Lyle mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Gus and Lyle boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.