Augustus vs Gustavo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

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Augustus Rank #409

Gustavo Rank #641

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Is Augustus or Gustavo more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Gustavo mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Augustus and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.