English · Boy name
Gus
“diminutive of Augustus or Gustav”
About the name Gus
Gus is primarily used as a diminutive form of the names Augustus and Gustav. Augustus is of Latin origin, meaning ‘great’ or ‘venerable’, while Gustav is of Germanic origin, meaning ‘staff of the Goths’. As a given name, Gus has become established in English-speaking countries as an independent name. Notable bearers include Gus Van Sant, an acclaimed American filmmaker known for works such as ‘Good Will Hunting’ and ‘Milk’.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Augustus or Gustav
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GUS(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Gus
Middle names for Gus
- Gus Alexander
- Gus Michael
- Gus James
- Gus Henry
Questions about Gus
- What does Gus mean?
- Gus is an English name meaning "diminutive of Augustus or Gustav".
- How do you pronounce Gus?
- Gus is pronounced GUS, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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