Gus vs Kolt

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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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Kolt Rank #1,257

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1257 for Kolt.

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

Kolt ___

  • Kolt James
  • Kolt Lee
  • Kolt Wayne
  • Kolt Robert
  • Kolt Ray
  • Kolt Austin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Kolt

Ryder Maverick Jace Wyatt Rhett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Kolt more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Kolt at #1257 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kolt mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kolt means "young male horse" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Kolt boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kolt is primarily a boy name.

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