Major vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Major Rank #581

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Augustus mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Major and Augustus boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.