Richard vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Gus Rank #1,216

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Richard or Gus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Richard and Gus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.