Gus vs Jakob

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

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Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jako, Kobi

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 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

Jakob ___

  • Jakob Alexander
  • Jakob William
  • Jakob Michael
  • Jakob Daniel
  • Jakob Henrik
  • Jakob Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jakob mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Jakob boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.

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