Augustus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Theodore mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Augustus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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