Augustus
Augustus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “great, magnificent, venerable.” It ranked #407 in the United States in 2025. A title adopted by the first Roman Emperor Gaius Octavius, signifying greatness and divine favor.
how do you pronounce Augustus?
aw-GUS-tus
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what does Augustus mean?
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.
where does the name Augustus come from?
Wiktionary traces Augustus to a Latin word meaning majestic or venerable, originally a term of religious use before it became a title given to the emperor Augustus (23 September 63 BC to 19 August 14 AD); the month Sextilis was renamed in his honor. Wikipedia confirms the meaning as 'majestic,' 'the increaser,' or 'venerable,' and lists August, Augusto, Auguste, Austin, Agustin, and Augustine as descended forms.
the history of Augustus
The sources confirm the title's use for the Roman emperor Augustus and the renaming of the month now called August after him, but say nothing about later use by other Roman emperors or European monarchs, so that broader claim isn't confirmed here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #407 |
| 2024 | #409 |
| 2023 | #486 |
| 2022 | #466 |
| 2021 | #457 |
| 2020 | #499 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Augustus?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Augustus?
- Augustus Caesar (first Roman Emperor)
- Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars character)
- Augustus John (painter)
what names are similar to Augustus?
what names go well with Augustus?
Sibling names that share Augustus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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