What does the name Gus mean?

The name Gus means "Gothic staff".

What is the origin of the name Gus?

Gus is a name of Scandinavian origin.

In 2023, 166 babies were named Gus in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Gus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 166 →

All-Time Total: 17,196

Peak Year: 1921

Gus is a short form of the name Augustus, which is of Latin origin. It means "great" or "venerable."

Boy names closely related to Gus

Otto Will Crosby Arlo Cal Dane Archie August

Girl names closely related to Gus

Mabel Annika Maisy Matilda Elin June Maren Winona

Names with similar meaning to Gus

Gustave Gustavo

Births per year in the United States

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