Augustus vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Lawson Rank #416

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Augustus or Lawson more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Lawson mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Lawson boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.