Augustus vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Augustus Rank #409

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Marcus mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Marcus boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.