Gus vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

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

Tyrone ___

  • Tyrone James
  • Tyrone Edward
  • Tyrone Anthony
  • Tyrone Marcus
  • Tyrone Eugene
  • Tyrone Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Tyrone

Darnell DeShawn Marcus Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Tyrone more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do Gus and Tyrone mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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