Augustus vs Ronan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,370
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Ronan Rank #257

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 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

Ronan ___

  • Ronan James
  • Ronan Patrick
  • Ronan Michael
  • Ronan Cillian
  • Ronan Lee
  • Ronan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Ronan

Finn Cillian Saoirse Niamh Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Ronan more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Ronan mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Augustus and Ronan boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.

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