Gus
Meaning
short form of Augustus, 'exalted, venerable'
The formal names behind Gus
Gus is an established short form of each of these names.
Augustus · Latin origin · "exalted, venerable" (Latin augeo, "to increase")
Augustine · Latin origin · from the Roman name Augustinus, from Augustus, "exalted, venerable" (Latin augeo, "to increase")
August · Latin origin · "exalted, venerable" (from Augustus); one of Sweden's most popular boys' names in recent years and a rising vintage revival in the US
Angus · Scottish origin · one strength
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gus peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Gus
People given the name Gus in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gus deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Gus truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Gus fits with your family’s names and surname.
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