Gus Boy

Popularity: #758 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationGus / ɡʌs

Latin; Germanic

Meaning

Latin: great; Germanic: staff, protection

Historical & Cultural Background

Gus is often considered a diminutive of Augustus or Angus. The name Augustus has roots in ancient Rome, where it was associated with grandeur and majesty. Angus is of Scottish origin, linked to the Gaelic name Aonghas. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of historical significance and modern appeal.

Trend Summary

Gus has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards vintage names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gus
  • Gusie

International Variants

  • Gustav (Swedish)
  • Gustavo (Spanish)
  • August (German)

Famous people named Gus

Gus Van Sant is an American filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema.

Gus Malzahn is an American football coach recognized for his tenure in college football.

Gus Johnson is an American sports commentator known for his energetic broadcasting style.

Gus Dudgeon was a British record producer famous for his work with Elton John.

Fictional characters named Gus

Gus is a character in the animated film 'Cinderella' who is a friendly mouse.

Gus Fring is a character in the television series 'Breaking Bad' known for being a drug lord.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gus has ranked as high as #588 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
WI 12
11%
TX 12
11%
MN 12
11%
CA 8
8%
IN 8
8%
OH 7
7%
PA 7
7%
UT 7
7%
NE 6
6%
NY 6
6%
MA 6
6%
MO 5
5%
IL 5
5%
WA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188099
188194
1882120
188381
1884117
188587
1886102
188782
1888133
1889114
1890109
189185
1892117
189393
189476
189572
189695
189789
189878
189971
1900120
190170
190285
190371
190475
190576
190685
190796
190880
1909104
1910106
1911100
1912163
1913198
1914223
1915287
1916288
1917291
1918309
1919323
1920312
1921327
1922303
1923277
1924298
1925324
1926294
1927285
1928262
1929257
1930263
1931239
1932224
1933206
1934199
1935197
1936180
1937144
1938168
1939170
1940152
1941148
1942168
1943163
1944150
1945161
1946161
1947195
1948180
1949145
1950164
1951150
1952175
1953176
1954197
1955168
1956166
1957178
1958199
1959175
1960196
1961183
1962173
1963151
1964141
1965144
1966134
1967117
196893
196990
197086
1971126
197296
197397
197485
197598
197683
197769
197876
197957
198065
198160
198252
198351
198445
198546
198657
198742
198844
198938
199044
199150
199250
199345
199441
199542
199629
199745
199847
199949
200042
200166
200262
200360
200484
200596
2006108
2007115
2008124
2009126
2010133
2011117
2012122
2013143
2014155
2015163
2016204
2017181
2018207
2019195
2020164
2021167
2022195
2023176
2024166