Augustus vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#389
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Frank, Frankie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #409 for Augustus.

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

Franklin ___

  • Franklin James
  • Franklin Thomas
  • Franklin Alexander
  • Franklin Lee
  • Franklin Scott
  • Franklin Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Franklin

Theodore Eleanor Harriet Walter Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Franklin mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Augustus and Franklin boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.

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