Augustus vs Rafael

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

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Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafa, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 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

Rafael ___

  • Rafael Andres
  • Rafael Miguel
  • Rafael Antonio
  • Rafael Luis
  • Rafael Carlos
  • Rafael Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Rafael

Isabella Valentina Gabriel Santiago Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Rafael mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and Rafael boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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