Augustine

AW·guh·steen · 3 syllables

Augustine is distinctive.

89/100

Strong Practical Fit

Balanced across pronunciation, everyday use, lifetime fit and international use.

Name Profile

Pronunciation & Spelling
Clear, with one common misreading
90/100
Everyday Use
Low risk
Shortens naturally in everyday use, with two established short forms.
95/100
Growing Up
Strong lifetime fit
Works comfortably across child and adult settings.
82/100
International Use
Broad international fit
Works cleanly across the assessed languages and writing systems.
85/100

NAME DETAILS

DOCUMENTED USE: Masculine
COMMON FORMS: Auggie; Gus
OTHER-LANGUAGE FORMS: Augustin; Agostino; Augustín; Ágoston

ORIGIN & HISTORY

About the name

From Latin Augustinus, derived from Augustus meaning exalted or venerable.

Augustinus (Latin), derived from Augustus.
Mythological and religious contextAugustine of Hippo is one of the most significant theologians in Christian history, venerated as a saint and Doctor of the Church across Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican traditions; his writings on grace and original sin shaped medieval theology and influenced later thinkers including Thomas Aquinas. Augustine of Canterbury, a separate saint sharing the name, led the Gregorian mission that converted the Anglo-Saxons.

POPULARITY

Augustine over time

United States

#545RANK

Rank #545 gives national context, not a classroom forecast.

Uncommon in current U.S. usage. Ranked #545 in the U.S., 2025.

SourceU.S. Social Security Administration · 2025 release

Pronunciation & Forms

SAY IT

AW·guh·steen

STRESS ON THE FIRST SYLLABLE

COMMON FORMS

Auggie
Gus

OTHER-LANGUAGE FORMS

AugustinFR/DE/CZ
AgostinoIT
AugustínES
ÁgostonHU

Cultural Footprint

TRACEABLE ORIGIN

Augustine of Hippo (354-430)Era
Augustine of Canterbury (6th century)Era

Names around it

Augustus Austin

EDITORIAL SYNTHESIS

The Decision

Augustine is spelled without unusual letter patterns, and it holds up in everyday use. Surname-dependent compatibility remains unassessed until a surname is added.

STRENGTH

English speakers will most likely pronounce it correctly on the first try. Uses standard characters that systems widely handle cleanly.

BEST FIT

Everyday Use is the strongest-scoring part of this name — no obvious nickname traps, rhymes, or initial issues detected.

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