Augustus vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

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Augustus Rank #409

Royal Rank #428

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #428 for Royal.

Is Augustus or Royal more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Royal at #428 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Royal mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Augustus and Royal boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.