Augustus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Augustus Name at a Glance

Name	Augustus
Meaning	Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the beginning of the 20th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Augustus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Augustus means “Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the beginning of the 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Augustus Name Origin

Our database records Augustus under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Augustus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Augustus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Augustus

When considering Augustus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.