Gus

Gus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 166 boys in the United States.

Gus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɡʌs/

About the name Gus

Gus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #121 in 1882, and in 2024 166 babies received the name — 19,972 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#121 in 1882
Peak year
1921
Babies named Gus in 2024
166
Total since 1880
19,972

Gus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#664 in 2024
Babies named Gus in 2025
39
Total since 1996
737

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gus mean?

The meaning of Gus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gus a boy or girl name?

Gus is a boy name. In 2024, 166 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gus?

Gus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gus?

Gus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #121 in 1882, and 166 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gus?

Gus is pronounced /ɡʌs/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.