Gus
Meaning
"great, venerable"
Origin: Latin (Augustus)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,216
- Total SSA Count
- 166
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"great, venerable"
Origin: Latin (Augustus)
"hare's meadow, hare clearing"
Origin: Old English
Harley is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1216 for Gus.
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Harley is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.
Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Harley means "hare's meadow, hare clearing" (Old English origin).
Gus is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a girl name.