Gus vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Simeon mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Simeon boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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