Gus
guhs
Popularity
#1212
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Latin
Total Births
19,977
Peak Year
#327 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gus is a diminutive of Augustus, meaning "venerable" or "majestic."
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Gus Van Sant
American film director, screenwriter, and producer
Gus Grissom
American astronaut, part of Mercury 7
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