Augustus vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

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Augustus Rank #409

Sylas Rank #488

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #488 for Sylas.

Is Augustus or Sylas more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Sylas mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Sylas boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.