Boy Name · Spanish Origin
Augusto
Augusto is a boy baby name of Spanish origin, meaning "Great, magnificent". 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: Great, magnificent
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Augusto to related Spanish baby names.
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 means "Great, magnificent" and is of Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Augusto?
Augusto originates in Spanish naming tradition.
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.