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Augustus is a masculine name used in Ancient Roman and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘exalted, venerable’, derived from Latin augeo meaning ‘to increase’. Augustus was the title given to Octavian, the first Roman emperor." It ranked #407 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘exalted, venerable’, derived from Latin augeo meaning ‘to increase’. Augustus was the title given to Octavian, the first Roman emperor. The entry lists its usage as Ancient Roman, Dutch (Rare).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Augustus ranked #407 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #407 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Augustus mean?
Augustus means "exalted, venerable", according to Behind the Name.
Is Augustus a popular name?
Augustus ranked #407 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Augustus a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Augustus appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Augustus — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
