Gus
Gus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษกสs/ ยท /ษกสs/
Meaning and origin of Gus
- A diminutive of the male given name Augustus.
- A diminutive of the male given name Gustav and its variants.
- A diminutive of the male given name Konstantinos.
Etymology
From the Latin name Augustus.
How popular is Gus?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 20,119 boys in the U.S. have been named Gus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5401 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #121 in 1882. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Gus
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Gus
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Gus FAQ
What does the name Gus mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Augustus. A diminutive of the male given name Gustav and its variants. A diminutive of the male given name Konstantinos. From the Latin name Augustus.
What is the origin of the name Gus?
Gus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Gus?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 20,119 boys in the U.S. have been named Gus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5401 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #121 in 1882. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gus a boy or girl name?
Gus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 20,119 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.