Augustus vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Augustus Rank #409

Frederick Rank #424

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Augustus or Frederick more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Frederick mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Augustus and Frederick boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.