Agustin

venerable, majestic, or exalted (Latin via Spanish)

Agustin is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #381 (18,742 records), 3 syllables.

Spanish / Other Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#381
Count
18,742
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / Other
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

venerable, majestic, or exalted (Latin via Spanish)

Agustin is the Spanish form of the Latin name Augustinus, which stems from the Roman imperial title Augustus. In the Philippines, the name became deeply rooted during the Spanish colonial era, reinforced by the prominence of the Augustinian religious order and Saint Augustine of Hippo. It continues to be used as both a traditional given name and an established surname.

Agustin (spelled Agustín in Spanish) derives from the Latin name Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus meaning venerable or exalted. It was widely disseminated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christianization and veneration of Catholic saints.

Spanish 85% Other 15%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
2/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Strong Saint Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

A traditional and formal name commonly associated with older generations or religious naming traditions. Typical Filipino nicknames include Usting, Gus, or Agus.

Best known for: Saint Augustine of Hippo (and San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila)

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Is Agustin a common boy name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #381 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.