Augustus vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Leland Rank #548

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Augustus or Leland more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Leland mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Leland boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.