Gus vs Vaughn

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

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Vaughn Rank #1,188

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 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

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Vaughn more popular?

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Vaughn mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Gus and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.

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