Augustus vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Reed Rank #422

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Augustus or Reed more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Reed mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Reed boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.