Gus vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Gus Rank #1,216

Rufus Rank #4,188

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Gus or Rufus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Gus and Rufus mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Rufus boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.