Isiah vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Isiah Rank #1,312
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1312 for Isiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isiah or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Isiah at #1312 in the United States.

What do Isiah and Gus mean?

Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Isiah and Gus boy or girl names?

Isiah is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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