Gus vs Lenny

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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Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Lenny Rank #1,370

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1370 for Lenny.

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

Lenny ___

  • Lenny James
  • Lenny Ray
  • Lenny Bruce
  • Lenny Dean
  • Lenny Clark
  • Lenny Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Lenny

Frankie Benny Gus Millie Ruthie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Lenny more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Lenny at #1370 in the United States.

What do Gus and Lenny mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin).

Are Gus and Lenny boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Lenny is primarily a boy name.

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