Gus vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Gus Rank #1,216

Sidney Rank #1,374

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Gus or Sidney more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Gus and Sidney mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Gus and Sidney boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.