Gus vs Makoa

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 #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Makoa Rank #1,118

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Makoa more popular?

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Makoa mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Gus and Makoa boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.