Larry vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Larry Rank #1,070

Gus Rank #1,216

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Larry or Gus more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Larry and Gus mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Larry and Gus boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.