Augustus vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 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

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Louis mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Augustus and Louis boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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