Augustine vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #553 for Augustine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Theodore mean?

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

Are Augustine and Theodore boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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