Zeppelin vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeppelin

Boy #1,394 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rigid airship (named for Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin)"

Origin: German (proper noun)

Cultural Roots

American German Rock music culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,394
Total SSA Count: 134
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Vince Rylo Virgil Alton

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Zeppelin Rank #1,394

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1394 for Zeppelin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeppelin or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Zeppelin at #1394 in the United States.

What do Zeppelin and Gus mean?

Zeppelin means "rigid airship (named for Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin)" (German (proper noun) origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Zeppelin and Gus boy or girl names?

Zeppelin is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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