Augustus vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Augustus Rank #409

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Shepherd mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.