Augustus vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Wade mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Wade boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.