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Zeus vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,073
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Zeus Rank #1,073
Gus Rank #1,216

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeus or Gus more popular?

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Zeus and Gus mean?

Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Zeus and Gus boy or girl names?

Zeus is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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