Augustus vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Augustus Rank #409

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Forrest mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Augustus and Forrest boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.