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Wes vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wes Rank #745
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #745 for Wes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wes or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Augustine mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Wes and Augustine boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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