Jerome vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Gus mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Jerome and Gus boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.