Augusta vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Augusta Rank #3,104
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Augusta and Theodore mean?

Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Augusta and Theodore boy or girl names?

Augusta is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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