Norman vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,313
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
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

Norman Rank #1,313
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1313 for Norman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norman or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Gus mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Norman and Gus boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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