Gus Pet Name
Gus is a popular dogs name, meaning "Great, magnificent" and originating from Latin, most often given to male pets, with a classic, funny, human, vintage, cute style, ranked #78 among dog names and ranked #157 among cat names, across 1,772 pet records in our database.
Gus at a glance
How popular is Gus as a pet name?
Gus is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#78
Dog Name
#157
Cat Name
1,772
Pet Records
Gus pet name popularity over time
Is Gus a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Gus is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Gus more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Gus?
Based on the available breed data, Gus appears among:
What does the name Gus mean?
Gus means "Great, magnificent" and comes from Latin.
The name is associated with classic, funny, human, vintage, cute, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Gus nicknames
What kind of pet name is Gus?
Gus fits these categories:
Gus as a human name
Gus is also used as a human name. Ranked #1000 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)
Name insights for Gus
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2006 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
1,772
Last updated
2026-09-18
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