Augustus vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Augustus Rank #409

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Xander mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Xander boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.