Augustus vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Augustus Rank #409

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Kenneth mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Augustus and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.