Augustus vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Wilder mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Wilder boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.