Simeon vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Gus Rank #1,216

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Gus more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Gus mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Simeon and Gus boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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