Johnny vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Johnny Rank #458

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Augustus mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Johnny and Augustus boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.