Boy Name
Gus
Gus is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Gus is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Gus often also consider Guss.
Gus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gus as G·U·S, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gusa, Guse, Gusy.
- Nicknames: Gus works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Gus with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Gus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Guss, Gage, Gigi, Gust, Gustav — full picks on the sibling names for Gus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gus? Browse our names like Gus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gus
What does the name Gus mean?
Gus has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Gus?
The exact origin of Gus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gus?
Gus has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gus a boy's or girl's name?
Gus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gus?
Names that share Gus's sound and style include Guss, Gage, Gigi, Gust, Gustav.
What middle names pair well with Gus?
Good middle-name fits for Gus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gus share its rhythm without rhyming — Guss, Gage, Gigi all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.