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Augustus vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #409 for Augustus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Jared mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Jared boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.

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