Archibald vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Archibald Rank #1,179
Gus Rank #1,216

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 vs #1216 for Gus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Archibald ___

  • Archibald James
  • Archibald William
  • Archibald George
  • Archibald Edward
  • Archibald Charles
  • Archibald Henry

Gus ___

  • Gus William
  • Gus Henry
  • Gus Frederick
  • Gus James
  • Gus Elliott
  • Gus Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Archibald

Cecily Beatrice Theodore Edmund Harriet

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Archibald or Gus more popular?

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Archibald and Gus mean?

Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Archibald and Gus boy or girl names?

Archibald is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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