Augustus vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#391
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wilde

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 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

Wilder ___

  • Wilder James
  • Wilder Blue
  • Wilder River
  • Wilder Fox
  • Wilder Thomas
  • Wilder Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Wilder mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Wilder boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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