Augustus vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and King mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and King boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.