Latin

Augustus

Pronounced aw-GUS-tusShare

Meaning: Exalted; venerable

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Augustus began as a Roman name and honorific associated with being exalted or venerable. Octavian, Rome’s first emperor, established its lasting imperial association.

Nicknames

  • Gus
  • Augie
  • Gussie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Augustus comes from Latin.

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