Augustus vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Augustus Rank #409

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Orion mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Orion boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.