Augustus vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Augustus Rank #409

Pierce Rank #541

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Augustus or Pierce more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Pierce mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Pierce boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.