"to increase, augur"
Agustin
Pronunciation: [ uhg-AWST-ihn ]
Named for the saint who wrote one of history's greatest memoirs
Meaning & Origin
The Story of Agustin
Agustin is the Spanish form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus. Augustus derives from augere meaning to increase or augur, and carried connotations of great, venerable, and consecrated. The name was made immortal by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), one of the most influential theologians and philosophers in Western Christianity, whose Confessions and City of God shaped Catholic thought for a millennium.
Agustin remains a staple name throughout the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Argentina, Spain, and Mexico. It is consistently in the top names in Latin America and carries a dignified, classic feel that resists trends.
Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential figures in Western Christianity and philosophy. His concept of original sin, free will, and grace shaped Catholic theology. In the Spanish-speaking world, Agustin is considered a name of learning, faith, and nobility.
Fun Facts
- Saint Augustine's Confessions is considered one of the first autobiographies in Western literature
- The city of St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the US
Agustin in Other Languages
Famous People Named Agustin
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Religious
354
North African bishop, theologian, and philosopher whose writings profoundly shaped Western Christianity and philosophy
Agustin Casillas
Athlete
Common name among Latin American athletes and footballers
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #867
- Total SSA Count
- 277
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Latin American Argentine Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Agustin is also used as a girl name, ranked #46919.
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About the Name Agustin
Agustin is a boy name with Spanish, Latin American, Argentine, and Portuguese origins . The name means "to increase, augur" in Latin .
Is Agustin a boy or girl name? Agustin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,919. Agustin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Agustin is currently ranked #867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Agustin has 3 syllables and is pronounced uhg-AWST-ihn, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Agustin include Agus, Tino, and Gus. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.