Augustus vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Augustus Rank #409

Colby Rank #582

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Augustus or Colby more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Colby mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Augustus and Colby boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.