Gus vs Macklin

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 #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Gus Rank #1,216

Macklin Rank #1,160

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Macklin more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Macklin mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Gus and Macklin boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.