Gus vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Gus Rank #1,216

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Nova mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Nova boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.