Perseus vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Gus mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Perseus and Gus boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.