Philip vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Augustus mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Augustus boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.