Gus vs Wren

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

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Wren mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Wren boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.

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