Augustus vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Augustus Rank #409

Bruce Rank #540

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Augustus or Bruce more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Bruce mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Augustus and Bruce boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.