Augustus vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Augustus Rank #409

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Brian mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Augustus and Brian boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.