Orion vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Orion Rank #326

Augustus Rank #409

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Orion or Augustus more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Orion and Augustus mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Orion and Augustus boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.