Gus vs Kellen

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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Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Cultural Roots

Irish American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 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

Kellen ___

  • Kellen James
  • Kellen Michael
  • Kellen Patrick
  • Kellen Thomas
  • Kellen Ryan
  • Kellen Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Kellen

Declan Liam Nolan Cormac Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kellen mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Gus and Kellen boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.

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