Augustus vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Wells mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Wells boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.