Augustus vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Oliver mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Oliver boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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