Names Starting With A
BoyLatin#320 in 2025
Augustus
Augustus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “great, magnificent, venerable.” It ranked #320 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
aw-GUS-tus
meaning & origin
The name Augustus means “great, magnificent, venerable.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
A title adopted by the first Roman Emperor Gaius Octavius, signifying greatness and divine favor. It subsequently became a given name borne by numerous Roman emperors and European monarchs. The month of August is named in honor of Augustus Caesar.
popularity over time
#4212020
#3922021
#3712022
#3482023
#3202024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #320 |
| 2023 | #348 |
| 2022 | #371 |
| 2021 | #392 |
| 2020 | #421 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Augustus
- Augustus Caesar (first Roman Emperor)
- Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars character)
- Augustus John (painter)
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