Harris vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Harris Rank #1,322

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Gus mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Harris and Gus boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.