Augustus vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Augustus Rank #409

Drew Rank #543

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Augustus or Drew more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Drew mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Drew boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.