Augustus vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Noah mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Noah boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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