Augustus vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Clay Rank #544

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Augustus or Clay more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Clay mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Clay boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.