Daylen vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylen

Boy #1,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the dale, valley dweller"

Origin: Old English (inferred)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,347
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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

Daylen Rank #1,347
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1347 for Daylen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylen ___

  • Daylen James
  • Daylen Michael
  • Daylen Cole
  • Daylen Ryan
  • Daylen Thomas
  • Daylen Ray

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 Daylen

Jaylen Kaelin Brayden Peyton Rylan

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylen or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Daylen at #1347 in the United States.

What do Daylen and Gus mean?

Daylen means "from the dale, valley dweller" (Old English (inferred) origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Daylen and Gus boy or girl names?

Daylen is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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