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Gus

male

Meaning

"Great"

A short form of Augustus, Gustav, or Angus, commonly associated with greatness through Augustus-derived interpretation.

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Popularity History of Gus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1212Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1212

Gus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-42

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gus

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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