What does the name Augustus mean?

The name Augustus means "Great, venerable".

What is the origin of the name Augustus?

Augustus is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 787 babies were named Augustus in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Augustus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 787 →

All-Time Total: 19,464

Peak Year: 2024

Augustus is of Latin origin, derived from the word "augere," meaning "to increase" or "to augment."

Boy names closely related to Augustus

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Girl names closely related to Augustus

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Names with similar meaning to Augustus

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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