Meaning: Great; venerable
The story
Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine. Modern use can also draw on the surname or the Texas city, all of which should be distinguished from a new literal meaning.
Spellings & variants
- Augustine
- Agustín
- Austen
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Austin comes from Latin and English.
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