Austin
Meaning
"venerable"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #107
- Total SSA Count
- 3,290
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Aus, Ozzy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"venerable"
Origin: Latin
"broom-covered hill"
Origin: Old English
Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #230 for Brandon.
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Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.
Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).
Austin is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.