Gus vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Gus Rank #1,216

West Rank #1,339

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1339 for West.

Is Gus or West more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Gus and West mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and West boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.