Bryant 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

Bryant Rank #1,176
Gus Rank #1,216

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 vs #1216 for Gus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryant ___

  • Bryant James
  • Bryant Lee
  • Bryant Michael
  • Bryant David
  • Bryant Thomas
  • Bryant Scott

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 Bryant

Cameron Jordan Cassidy Morgan Tyler

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryant or Gus more popular?

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Bryant and Gus mean?

Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Bryant and Gus boy or girl names?

Bryant is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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