Gus

Gus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “great, magnificent”
Origin: Latin
Say it: GUSS · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

Usually a short form of Augustus or Augustine. From Latin augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable.'

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How popular is Gus?

202450.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Gus in 2024166

2024 rank#1,212 boys

Peak year1882

Total US babies since 188019,977

Gus is steady now but far below its 1882 peak.

Names like Gus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Augustusvenerable, exalted · Latin
Augustagreat, venerable · Latin
Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin

Gus questions

What does the name Gus mean?

Gus means "great, magnificent". It comes from Latin. Usually a short form of Augustus or Augustine. From Latin augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable.'

Is Gus a boy or girl name?

Gus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Gus?

166 US babies were named Gus in 2024. Its peak year was 1882.

How do you pronounce Gus?

Gus is usually pronounced GUSS.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.