Augustus vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Augustus Rank #409

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Simon mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Simon boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.