Augustus vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Oscar mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Oscar boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.