Kenny vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Gus mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Kenny and Gus boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.