Gus vs Zack

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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Zack

Boy #1,388 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Zack Rank #1,388

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1388 for Zack.

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

Zack ___

  • Zack Thomas
  • Zack Ryan
  • Zack James
  • Zack Cole
  • Zack William
  • Zack Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Zack

Jake Luke Emma Lily Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Zack more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Zack at #1388 in the United States.

What do Gus and Zack mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Zack means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Zack boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Zack is primarily a boy name.

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