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Auguste

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-GOOST /oˈɡust/High

Meaning: French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'High

In 30 seconds: Majesty, in a French accent: Auguste is the French Augustus — 'great, venerable' — the imperial Roman title worn by sculptor Rodin and chemist Comte. Grand, dignified, and continental.
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Origin HighLatin, French
MeaningFrench form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'
U.S. rank (2025)#3853 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418822025

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

Auguste is the French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated', the honorific title of Rome's first emperor. Borne by sculptor Auguste Rodin and philosopher Auguste Comte, it carries grandeur and a French elegance.

In the U.S. it is rare, reading as distinguished and European. Majestic at the root, vintage, and refined.

Did you know? The month of August was named after the emperor Augustus, who took the title meaning 'venerable, majestic' — so Auguste carries an honor once reserved for Rome's first emperor.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Auguste — etymology

Variations

AugustusAugustAugustin

Nicknames

GusAuggie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
    French sculptor known for The Thinker
  • ★Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
    French philosopher who founded positivism and sociology
  • ★Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935)
    French chef who modernized classical French cuisine
  • ★Auguste Lumiere (1862-1954)
    French pioneer of cinema with his brother Louis

If you like Auguste…

August— the English form of the same name
Augustus— the Latin original
Augustin— the related Augustine form
Ansel— shares Auguste's French roots
Alphonse— another vintage pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auguste mean?

Auguste is the French form of Augustus, Latin for 'great, venerable, majestic'.

How do you pronounce Auguste?

It's said oh-GOOST /oˈɡust/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Auguste a boy or girl name?

Auguste is a boy's name.

How popular is Auguste?

Auguste is a rare name in the U.S.

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