Gus vs Ziggy

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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Ziggy

Boy #1,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious protection (Sigmund root)"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

German American British Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,358
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zig

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Ziggy Rank #1,358

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1358 for Ziggy.

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

Ziggy ___

  • Ziggy James
  • Ziggy Lee
  • Ziggy Cole
  • Ziggy Ray
  • Ziggy Blue
  • Ziggy Arlo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Ziggy

Bowie Remy Lola Iggy Sunny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Ziggy more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ziggy at #1358 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ziggy mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ziggy means "victorious protection (Sigmund root)" (Old German origin).

Are Gus and Ziggy boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ziggy is primarily a boy name.

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