Augustus vs Deacon

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Deacon Rank #551

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #551 for Deacon.

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

Deacon ___

  • Deacon James
  • Deacon Cole
  • Deacon Gray
  • Deacon Rhett
  • Deacon Wells
  • Deacon Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Deacon more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Deacon mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Augustus and Deacon boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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