Augustus vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Augustus Rank #409

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Joel mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Joel boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.