Howard vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Gus Rank #1,216

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Howard or Gus more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Howard and Gus mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Howard and Gus boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.