Great, magnificent, or staff of the Goths
Gus is primarily a diminutive of Augustus or Gustav. Augustus is a Latin title meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable,' while Gustav is of Germanic origin, likely meaning 'staff of the Goths.' It has evolved into a standalone name with a friendly, vintage appeal.
About 145 boys were named Gus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated film director
One of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts
Calculating drug kingpin and business owner · Breaking Bad
American singer and actor popular in Germany
Sports commentator and play-by-play announcer
Olympic freestyle skier and actor
Loyal friend to Cinderella · Cinderella
Male protagonist and love interest · The Fault in Our Stars
The same feel as Gus — far less common.
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