Augustus vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Colt mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Colt boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.