Jean vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Gus Rank #1,216

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Jean or Gus more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Jean and Gus mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Jean and Gus boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.