Gus vs Maison

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

All Clear

Maison

Boy #1,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"house, home"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,273
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mais, Maisy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Maison Rank #1,273

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1273 for Maison.

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

Maison ___

  • Maison James
  • Maison Lee
  • Maison Ray
  • Maison Grant
  • Maison Blake
  • Maison Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Maison

Mason Hudson Parker Declan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Maison more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Maison at #1273 in the United States.

What do Gus and Maison mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Maison means "house, home" (French origin).

Are Gus and Maison boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Maison is primarily a boy name.

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