King vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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King Rank #343

Augustus Rank #409

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is King or Augustus more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do King and Augustus mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are King and Augustus boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.