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Chris vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #651 for Chris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Augustine mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Chris and Augustine boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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