Gus vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Markus Rank #1,231

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Gus or Markus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Gus and Markus mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Markus boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.