Gus vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Ross Rank #1,362

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Gus or Ross more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ross mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Ross boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.