Palmer vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

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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Palmer Rank #1,079

Gus Rank #1,216

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Palmer or Gus more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Gus mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Palmer and Gus boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.