Gus vs Willie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Gus Rank #1,216

Willie Rank #1,376

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1376 for Willie.

Is Gus or Willie more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Gus and Willie mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Willie boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.