Gus vs Ziggy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Boy #1,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victorious protection (Sigmund root)"

Origin: Old German

German American British Jewish

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Gus Rank #1,216

Ziggy Rank #1,358

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1358 for Ziggy.

Is Gus or Ziggy more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ziggy at #1358 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ziggy mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ziggy means "victorious protection (Sigmund root)" (Old German origin).

Are Gus and Ziggy boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ziggy is primarily a boy name.