Gideon vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Augustus Rank #409

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Gideon or Augustus more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Augustus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Augustus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.