Benson vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Benson Rank #436

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Augustus mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Benson and Augustus boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.