Boy Name
Augusto
Augusto is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Augusto is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Augusto often also consider Augusta.
Augusto meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Augusto has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Augusto as A·U·G·U·S·T·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Augusto is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Augusto variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Augustoa, Augustoe, Augustoy, August.
- Nicknames: Augu and A.
- Middle names: Pair Augusto with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Augusto middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Augusta, August, Augustus, Augustin, Augustine — full picks on the sibling names for Augusto guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Augusto? Browse our names like Augusto guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Augusto
What does the name Augusto mean?
Augusto has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Augusto?
The exact origin of Augusto is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Augusto?
Augusto has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Augusto a boy's or girl's name?
Augusto is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Augusto in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Augusto sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Augusto?
Names that share Augusto's sound and style include Augusta, August, Augustus, Augustin, Augustine.
What middle names pair well with Augusto?
Good middle-name fits for Augusto pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Augusto is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Augusto is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Augusto?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Augusto share its rhythm without rhyming — Augusta, August, Augustus all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.