Augustus vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Augustus Rank #409

Erik Rank #477

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Augustus or Erik more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Erik mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Augustus and Erik boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.