Gus vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Gus Rank #1,216

Perseus Rank #1,293

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Gus or Perseus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Gus and Perseus mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Gus and Perseus boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.