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Agostino

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Pronounced ah-gos-TEE-noh /ˌɑ.ɡoʊˈsti.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Augustine — from Latin Augustus, 'venerable; majestic; exalted; great'Low

In 30 seconds: Venerable; majestic; exalted: Agostino is the Italian Augustine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-gos-TEE-noh').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningThe Italian form of Augustine — from Latin Augustus, 'venerable; majestic; exalted; great'

U.S. rank (2024)#7746 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 618

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Agostino is the Italian form of Augustine — from Latin Augustus, 'venerable; majestic; exalted; great' (St. Augustine of Hippo). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-gos-TEE-noh'; nicknames Gus, Tino).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, venerable-and-majestic at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Augustine comes from Latin Augustus, 'venerable; majestic; exalted; great' — Agostino is the Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'ah-gos-TEE-noh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Augustine — Latin etymology

Variations

AugustineAgostinhoAgustin

Nicknames

Tino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Agostino mean?

Agostino is the Italian form of Augustine — Latin 'venerable; majestic; exalted'.

How do you pronounce Agostino?

It's said ah-gos-TEE-noh /ˌɑ.ɡoʊˈsti.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Agostino a boy or girl name?

Agostino is a boy's name.

How popular is Agostino?

Agostino is a rare name in the U.S.