Boy
Latin
3 syllables
Augustus
aw-GUS-tus
/ɔːˈɡʌs.təs/
"Venerable and great" — the name of emperors, borne with weight and ancient glory
Augustus is the full Latin form meaning venerable or majestic, from augere to increase or exalt. It was the title taken by Rome's first emperor Octavian and subsequently used by Roman and Holy Roman Emperors for centuries. In literature, Augustus Waters from John Green's The Fault in Our Stars brought fresh romantic appeal to this ancient name.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesAu · gus · tus
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordAugere
MeaningGreat, venerable, majestic
PopularityModerately Popular
Peak Year2019
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 7
Nicknames
GusAugieAugGustus
About the Name Augustus
Augustus means great, venerable, or majestic in Latin, originally a title of honor for Roman emperors.
Augustus is a Latin imperial title and given name derived from augere, meaning to increase or exalt.
Augustus is rising in popularity as part of the grand vintage name trend, entering the US top 500 in recent years.
Augustus James, Augustus Henry, and Augustus Felix are distinguished and melodic combinations.
Augustus suggests statesmanship, gravitas, and an aristocratic bearing with a surprising modern romantic edge.
The standard spelling is Augustus. The short form August and nickname Gus are common everyday versions.
Personality of Augustus
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Augustus
Creativity
74%
Elegance
94%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
90%
Warmth
76%
Famous People Named Augustus
A
Augustus Caesar
First Roman Emperor, who ushered in the Pax Romana and transformed Rome
A
Augustus Waters
Beloved fictional character from John Green's The Fault in Our Stars
A
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Leading American sculptor of the 19th century
Middle Names for Augustus
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Augustus
Augustus James
Augustus Henry
Augustus Felix
Augustus Leopold
Augustus Theodore
Augustus Edmund
Augustus Reginald
Augustus Charles
Augustus Victor
Augustus Clement
Names Similar to Augustus
Similar Sound
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Augustus
27 BC
Octavian takes the title Augustus, becoming Rome's first emperor
14 AD
Augustus dies after 41-year reign, deified by the Roman Senate
800
Augustus used among European royalty during the Carolingian period
2012
The Fault in Our Stars published, making Augustus a romantic literary name
Numerology & Symbolism of Augustus
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Imperial Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Augustus Around the World
How Augustus is written in different languages and scripts
أوغسطوس
Arabic
アウグストゥス
Japanese
Август
Russian
아우구스투스
Korean
奥古斯都
Chinese
Αύγουστος
Greek
ऑगस्टस
Hindi
אוגוסטוס
Hebrew
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