Gus vs Shia

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
Full profile for Gus →

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Shia Rank #1,198

Shia is more popular, ranked #1198 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

Shia ___

  • Shia James
  • Shia Michael
  • Shia Lee
  • Shia Cole
  • Shia Alexander
  • Shia Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Shia

Isaiah Micah Eli Zion Nova

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Shia more popular?

Shia is more popular, ranked #1198 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Shia mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Shia means "Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Shia boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Shia is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Shia vs Gus Gus vs Jovani Gus vs Howard Gus vs Rolando Gus vs Dovid
← Full profile: Gus ← Full profile: Shia Browse all baby names