Gus vs Kooper

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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Kooper

Boy #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barrel maker, cask craftsman"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Koop, Koo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Kooper Rank #1,083

Kooper is more popular, ranked #1083 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

Kooper ___

  • Kooper James
  • Kooper Lee
  • Kooper Grey
  • Kooper Cole
  • Kooper Dean
  • Kooper Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Kooper

Hunter Parker Fletcher Sawyer Tanner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Kooper more popular?

Kooper is more popular, ranked #1083 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kooper mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kooper means "barrel maker, cask craftsman" (Middle English origin).

Are Gus and Kooper boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kooper is primarily a boy name.

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