Augustus vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Augustus Rank #409

Maximilian Rank #587

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Augustus or Maximilian more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Maximilian mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Augustus and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.