Augustus vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Augustus Rank #409

Roy Rank #542

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Augustus or Roy more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Roy mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Augustus and Roy boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.