Augustus vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Augustus Rank #409

Allen Rank #574

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

Is Augustus or Allen more popular?

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

What do Augustus and Allen mean?

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

Are Augustus and Allen boy or girl names?

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