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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great, venerable
- Origin
- Latin (via French/German)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- AW-gəs-tin
Augustin is a Latin name that came into English use by way of French and German, and it carries a clear, direct meaning: great, venerable. Social Security has tracked the name for boys born in the U.S. going back to 1880, so it has a long paper trail even though it has never been common. If you want a name with real weight to its meaning and a long, quiet history, Augustin fits that.
Meaning & Origin of Augustin
Meaning: Great, venerable.
Origin: Latin (via French/German).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Augustin
AW-gəs-tinIPA /ˈɔːɡəstɪn/
Popularity of Augustin
Augustin was most popular all the way back in 1880, when it ranked #823 with just 6 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #1814 but with 89 babies — more babies than at its 1880 peak, even though the rank is lower because there are now far more names in circulation.
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FAQ
What does the name Augustin mean?
Great, venerable. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Augustin?
Augustin is pronounced AW-gəs-tin (IPA: /ˈɔːɡəstɪn/).
Is Augustin a popular name right now?
Augustin peaked at #823 in 1880 and is ranked #1814 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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