Gus vs Thatcher

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
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Thatcher Rank #1,039

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 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

Thatcher ___

  • Thatcher James
  • Thatcher Reed
  • Thatcher Cole
  • Thatcher Lane
  • Thatcher Ray
  • Thatcher George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Thatcher

Archer Fletcher Hudson Hadley Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Thatcher more popular?

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Thatcher mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Thatcher means "one who thatches roofs" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Thatcher boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Thatcher is primarily a boy name.

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