Augustus vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Augustus Rank #409

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Richard mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Augustus and Richard boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.