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Gus vs Tyrone

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

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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Tyrone more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do Gus and Tyrone mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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