West vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Gus mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are West and Gus boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.