Augustus vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Alden Rank #577

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Augustus or Alden more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Alden mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Alden boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.