Augustus vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Augustus Rank #409

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Franklin mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Augustus and Franklin boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.