Sidney vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Sidney or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Gus mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Sidney and Gus boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.