Augustus vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 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

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Mathias mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Mathias boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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