Percy vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Percy Rank #1,256

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Gus mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Percy and Gus boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.