Jeffery vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
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

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Gus mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Jeffery and Gus boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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