Gus vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Gus Rank #1,216

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Gus or Ulysses more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ulysses mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Gus and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.