Paul vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

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Paul Rank #264

Augustus Rank #409

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Paul or Augustus more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Paul and Augustus mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Augustus boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.