Gray vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Gray Rank #1,342
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Gus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Gus mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gray and Gus boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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