Augustus
Augustus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ · /əˈɡʌstəs/
Meaning and origin of Augustus
Root meaning: “majestic, venerable”
- A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century.
Etymology
From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.
How popular is Augustus?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 21,680 boys in the U.S. have been named Augustus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4877 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #175 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #407 for boys, with 783 babies given the name.
Names similar to Augustus
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Sibling name ideas for Augustus
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Augustus FAQ
What does the name Augustus mean?
Augustus traces back to a root meaning "majestic, venerable". A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century. From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.
What is the origin of the name Augustus?
Augustus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Augustus?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 21,680 boys in the U.S. have been named Augustus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4877 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #175 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #407 for boys, with 783 babies given the name.
Is Augustus a boy or girl name?
Augustus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 21,680 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.