Gus vs Harley

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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Harley

Girl #397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hare's meadow, hare clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
795
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Har, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Harley Rank #397

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1216 for Gus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gus ___

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

Harley ___

  • Harley Grace
  • Harley Mae
  • Harley Rose
  • Harley Quinn
  • Harley Jade
  • Harley Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Harley

Harlow Scarlett Rebel Gunner Maverick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Harley mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Harley means "hare's meadow, hare clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Harley boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a girl name.

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