Gus

Gus - A very unique male name

Gus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #236. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gus. The baby boy name Gus was given to 81 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1395 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 18,102 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gus peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 236.

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Gus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gus is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #489 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,707.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gus is where you live.

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Gus origin and meaning

English short form

A short form of Augustus and August, and also of the Scottish name Angus

Gus has stood on its own in the data since 1910, peaking in 1921, as the friendly short form of Augustus and Angus. Standalone nickname names fell from favour mid-century, and Gus is currently drifting down rather than joining the revival — so far.

Attested etymology

Gus is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Gus, pop culture references for the name Gus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gus, sorted by popularity.

Guy / Gage / Gauge / Gaige / Gio / Gussie / Geo / Guss / Gay / Geza /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Gus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gus?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GUSS · /ɡʌs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Augustus — One of the full names it shortens
• Angus — One of the full names it shortens

Famous bearers

• Gus Van Sant — American film director known for Good Will Hunting and Milk (b. 1952) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

Sturdy, no-fuss and a little retro — a nickname name with real substance behind it.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume it is short for Augustus, August or Angus and ask which.