Gus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Gus is a Latin name meaning “majestic” or “venerable”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Gus
Gus serves as a short form of the name Augustus, which originates from the Latin word augustus, meaning venerable or majestic. This term was originally an honorific title bestowed upon Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, to denote his elevated status. The usage of the title transitioned into a given name, reflecting its origins as an expression of esteem and authority in classical antiquity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Gus
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Gus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Gus
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Gus is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 31K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 24K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 46K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Gus ranked #947 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #378 in 2024 — a drop of 569 places. Gus is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #227 in 1910. Its lowest recorded position was #5,631 in 1990. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -103 places (from #844 to #947).
Name StyleMethodology
Gus is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 154 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 467 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Gus
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Gus utilizes a single syllable to convey a sharp, immediate impact. As the name of Gus Fring from the television series Breaking Bad, it projects an undeniably Strong & Powerful presence.
Middle Names For Gus
Middle names used with GusMethodology
Gus is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Gus Daniel · Gus Michael · Gus John · Gus Louis · Gus GeorgeView all 58 boy middle names.
- Total 75 middle names used with Gus
- 5 girl middle names used with Gus
- 12 unisex middle names used with Gus
Middle name suggestions for GusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Gus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Gus Joseph · Gus Junior · Gus Gerald · Gus Justin · Gus Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Gus
Sound Like Gus Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Case · Kayce · Kase · View all 70 names
Spelled Like Gus Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Guss · Gust
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Gary · Gregory · Gabriel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Gus Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Gus”
Dictionary Meaning of "Gus"Methodology
A diminutive of the male given name Augustus
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How to Spell Gus in ASL
- G
- u
- s
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