Augustus vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Augustus Rank #409

Deacon Rank #551

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Augustus or Deacon more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Deacon mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Augustus and Deacon boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.