Augustus vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Augustus Rank #409

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Maximus mean?

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

Are Augustus and Maximus boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.