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Augustin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-gys-teh /o.ɡys.tɛ̃/Medium

Meaning: Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), meaning 'venerable', 'great', or 'majestic'. Spread by St. Augustine of Hippo.Medium

In 30 seconds: Augustin is a Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, with the sense of 'venerable,' 'great,' or 'majestic.' It descends from the imperial name Augustus.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningContinental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), meaning 'venerable', 'great', or 'majestic'. Spread by St. Augustine of Hippo.
U.S. rank (2025)#1743 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births93 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518802025

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

The name comes from the Latin Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus meaning venerable or majestic, and spread widely through the influence of St. Augustine of Hippo. Augustin is the form favored in French and other European languages. Inventor Augustin Mouchot, a nineteenth-century solar-power pioneer, was one bearer.

Across Europe the name takes many shapes, from the Latin Augustinus and Catalan Agustí to the Dutch Augustijn, with affectionate short forms like Dino and Stijn. Augustin keeps a stately, classical air.

Did you know? Augustin is a French form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustus, so it carries the meaning 'venerable, great, majestic' — and that dignified sense is part of its appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Augustin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AugustinusAgustíDinoAugustijnStijn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Augustin Mouchot (1825–1911)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Augustin…

Augustine— the English form Augustin corresponds to, from the same Latin root
August— the shorter related name from the same Augustus source
Alain— a fellow French choice
Korbin— shares Augustin's French roots
Adrien— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Augustin mean?

Augustin is a French form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustus, meaning 'venerable, great, majestic'. It is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Augustin?

It's commonly said OH-gys-teh /o.ɡys.tɛ̃/.

Is Augustin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Augustin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Augustin?

In 2024, Augustin ranked #1814 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.

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