Augustus vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Augustus Rank #409

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Grant mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Augustus and Grant boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.