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Augustas

♂ Boy

Pronounced ow-GOOS-tas /aʊˈɡuːs.tas/Medium

Meaning: Augustas is the Lithuanian form of Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic; consecrated'). It shares the dignity of the Roman imperial title.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately name: Augustas is the Lithuanian Augustus, from Latin for 'venerable; majestic' (said 'ow-GOOS-tas'). Grand and rooted.
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Origin MediumLithuanian, Latin
MeaningAugustas is the Lithuanian form of Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic; consecrated'). It shares the dignity of the Roman imperial title.
U.S. rank (2024)#12485 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219962024

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

Augustas is the Lithuanian version of Augustus, from Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic; consecrated'). It shares the dignity of the Roman title while wearing a distinct Baltic form. A grand, rooted name (said 'ow-GOOS-tas').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and stately.

Did you know? Augustas is the Lithuanian form of Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic') — a name carrying the weight of the Roman imperial title (said 'ow-GOOS-tas').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Augustas — Lithuanian form of Augustus; Latin 'venerable; majestic'

Variations

AugustusAugustinasAugust

Nicknames

GusAugie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Augustas mean?

Augustas is the Lithuanian form of Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic; consecrated').

How do you pronounce Augustas?

It's said ow-GOOS-tas /aʊˈɡuːs.tas/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Augustas a boy or girl name?

Augustas is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Augustas?

Augustas is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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