Augustus vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Augustus Rank #409

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Cyrus mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Augustus and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.