Augustus vs Boone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#409
Total SSA Count
787
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie, Aug

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Boone

Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boo, Boy, Boie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Boone Rank #535

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #535 for Boone.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

Boone ___

  • Boone James
  • Boone Allen
  • Boone William
  • Boone Henry
  • Boone Lee
  • Boone Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Boone more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Boone at #535 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Boone mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin).

Are Augustus and Boone boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Boone is primarily a boy name.

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