Augustus vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Augustus Rank #409

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Gideon mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.