Gus — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Gus is a boys' name of Latin/Augustus origin, meaning "great, venerable". The friendliest short form of Augustus — Gus is pure affable charm.

Style & feel. With short and vintage on its style card, Gus sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 1 syllable, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Gus pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Arlo, Milo share its sound-world). If you like Gus, you'll probably also love Arlo, Milo, Hugo — same era, same energy, same bone structure.