Augustus vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Augustus Rank #409

Benson Rank #436

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Augustus or Benson more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Benson mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Augustus and Benson boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.