Gus

Masculine

Meaning

Majestic or venerable; a diminutive of Augustus or Gustavo.

Etymology

Gus is a short form of Augustus (from Latin 'augustus,' meaning majestic) or Gustavo (from Old Norse 'Gustr' and 'stafr'). It became popular as an independent name in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.

About the Name Gus

Gus is a short, friendly masculine name that serves as a diminutive for longer names but is often used independently. It has a casual, approachable quality and remains popular in contemporary usage.

Notable Bearers

Gus Van Sant (filmmaker) Gus Fring (fictional character)

Historical People Named Gus

Gus Buchholz

Gus Gennerich

Bodyguard

Gus J. Kaiger

Gus Jordan

Gus Karger