Allen vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Allen Rank #574

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Augustus mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Allen and Augustus boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.