Jake vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Jake Rank #423

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Augustus mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Jake and Augustus boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.