Augustus vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Augustus Rank #409

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Colson mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Augustus and Colson boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.