Gus vs Kendrix

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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Kendrix

Boy #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,329
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Drix

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Kendrix Rank #1,329

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1329 for Kendrix.

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

Kendrix ___

  • Kendrix James
  • Kendrix Lee
  • Kendrix Wayne
  • Kendrix Andre
  • Kendrix Marcus
  • Kendrix Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Kendrix

Kendall Kameron Kaiden Brixton Maddox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Kendrix more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Kendrix at #1329 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kendrix mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kendrix means "royal power, royal ruler" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Gus and Kendrix boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.

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