Ronald vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Ronald Rank #576

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Ronald or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Augustus mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Ronald and Augustus boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.