Nova vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin 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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Nova Rank #1,180

Gus Rank #1,216

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Nova or Gus more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Nova and Gus mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Nova and Gus boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.