Gus vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Liam mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Gus and Liam boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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