Monroe vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Gus mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Monroe and Gus boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.