Augustus vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Augustus Rank #409

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Emerson mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Augustus and Emerson boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.