Augustus vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Augustus Rank #409

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Briggs mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Augustus and Briggs boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.