Augustus vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Sterling mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Sterling boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.