Gus vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Gus Rank #1,216

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Richard mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Richard boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.