Augustus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Augustus Name at a Glance

Name	Augustus
Meaning	Meaning venerable or majestic, this title was first bestowed on Roman emperor Octavian in 27 BC.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Augustus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Augustus means “Meaning venerable or majestic, this title was first bestowed on Roman emperor Octavian in 27 BC”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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.