Gus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gus Name at a Glance

Name	Gus
Meaning	A diminutive of the Latin Augustus or Augustine, meaning majestic. Often used as an independent name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gus means “A diminutive of the Latin Augustus or Augustine, meaning majestic. Often used as an independent name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gus Name Origin

Our database records Gus under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gus

When considering Gus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.