Augustus vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Augustus Rank #409

Samson Rank #523

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Augustus or Samson more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Samson mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Samson boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.