Augustus vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Augustus Rank #409

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Riley mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Augustus and Riley boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.