Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Form of Gustave, Staff of the Gods, Sole, Any Choice
Pronunciation: guhs, ɡʌs, G AH S
Popularity Rank: #6,012
Short form of the name Augustus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'. It can also be a diminutive of the name Gustav, meaning 'staff of the gods'.
The name Gus is of Greek origin and means Form of Gustave, Staff of the Gods, Sole, Any Choice, Moslem Teacher, Worthy of Respect, Majestic or venerable, staff of the gods. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gus is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, United Kingdom, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: guhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ɡʌs
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AH S
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gus is recorded 9,509 times globally, ranking it as the 6,012th most common name worldwide.
Gus is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,427 occurrences, making it the 1,213th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Gus is found among 1 in every 516 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,213 | 1 : 528 |
| Mexico | #924 | 1 : 516 |
| United Kingdom | #1,507 | 1 : 796 |
| France | #3,072 | 1 : 2,734 |
| Spain | #1,943 | 1 : 1,403 |
| Argentina | #845 | 1 : 732 |
| Colombia | #4,323 | 1 : 4,759 |
| Canada | #1,781 | 1 : 1,293 |
| Bolivia | #1,637 | 1 : 1,811 |
| Malaysia | #6,331 | 1 : 11,183 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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