Augustine
Augustine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Venerable, majestic”, pronounced AW-gus-teen. It ranked #545 in the United States in 2025, given to 549 babies, and peaked at #474 in 1906. Common nicknames: Gus, Auggie, Tino.
How popular is Augustine in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Augustine mean, and where does it come from?
Augustine is the English form of Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus — "venerable" or "consecrated," the title the Roman Senate gave Octavian. Two saints fixed it in European use: Augustine of Hippo, whose Confessions and City of God shaped Western theology, and Augustine of Canterbury, who brought Roman Christianity to the English in 597. The name has been carried by Irish, French and West African Catholic families ever since, pronounced AW-gus-teen in Britain and Ireland and uh-GUS-tin in much of America. Gus and Auggie make it far less formal than it looks on paper.
How is Augustine used around the world?
Augustine is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Augustine?
Famous People Named Augustine
- Augustine of Hippo — theologian and philosopher, author of the Confessions
- Augustine of Canterbury — first Archbishop of Canterbury
- Augustine Eguavoen — Nigerian footballer and national team manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Augustine mean?
Augustine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Venerable, majestic." Augustine is the English form of Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus — "venerable" or "consecrated," the title the Roman Senate gave Octavian. Two saints fixed it in European use: Augustine of Hippo, whose Confessions and City of God shaped Western theology, and Augustine of Canterbury, who brought Roman Christianity to the English in 597.
How do you pronounce Augustine?
Augustine is pronounced AW-gus-teen. Common variations include Augustin, Agustín, Agostino.
Is Augustine a boy name?
Yes, Augustine is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Gus, Auggie, Tino, Austin.