Gus vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Gus Rank #1,216

Percy Rank #1,256

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Gus or Percy more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Gus and Percy mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gus and Percy boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.