Draco vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Draco

Boy #1,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dragon, serpent"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,285
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Drake

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

Draco Rank #1,285
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1285 for Draco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Draco ___

  • Draco James
  • Draco Lucius
  • Draco Sebastian
  • Draco Adrian
  • Draco Victor
  • Draco Marcus

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 Draco

Lucius Corvus Isolde Cassian Selene

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Draco or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Draco at #1285 in the United States.

What do Draco and Gus mean?

Draco means "dragon, serpent" (Greek/Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Draco and Gus boy or girl names?

Draco is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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