Augustus vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Augustus Rank #409

Sean Rank #437

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Augustus or Sean more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Sean mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Augustus and Sean boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.