Austin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Austin Name at a Glance

Name	Austin
Meaning	Developed in the Middle Ages from the Latin Augustine, meaning magic dignity, or venerable. Most common as a surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Austin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Austin means “Developed in the Middle Ages from the Latin Augustine, meaning magic dignity, or venerable. Most common as a surname”. 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.

Austin Name Origin

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

Is Austin a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Austin

When considering Austin 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.