Augustus vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Augustus Rank #409

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Blake mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Augustus and Blake boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.