Augustus vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Augustus Rank #409

Dorian Rank #539

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Augustus or Dorian more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Dorian mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Dorian boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.