Sterling vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Sterling Rank #373

Augustus Rank #409

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Sterling or Augustus more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Augustus mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Sterling and Augustus boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.