Augustus
Augustus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “great, magnificent, venerable.” It ranked #320 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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #320 |
| 2023 | #348 |
| 2022 | #371 |
| 2021 | #392 |
| 2020 | #421 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Augustus?
- Augustus Caesar (first Roman Emperor)
- Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars character)
- Augustus John (painter)
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