Augustus vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Augustus Rank #409

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Hector mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Hector boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.