Ross vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Gus mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Ross and Gus boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.