Thorin vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thorin

Boy #1,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold, daring (thunder-bold)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Fantasy/Tolkien fandom American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,361
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Thorin Rank #1,361
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1361 for Thorin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thorin or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Thorin at #1361 in the United States.

What do Thorin and Gus mean?

Thorin means "bold, daring (thunder-bold)" (Old Norse origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Thorin and Gus boy or girl names?

Thorin is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons