Augusto

venerable, exalted, majestic (Latin via Spanish)

Augusto is a spanish boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #452 (14,961 records), 3 syllables.

Spanish Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#452
Count
14,961
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

venerable, exalted, majestic (Latin via Spanish)

The name derives from the Latin title Augustus, originally bestowed upon the first Roman Emperor, Gaius Octavius. Through Spanish colonial influence and Catholic calendar traditions, Augusto became a well-established given name in the Philippines. It is widely recognized as a dignified, traditional Hispanic-Filipino name.

Augusto is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Augustus, meaning 'venerable' or 'majestic'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and remains an established classic masculine name.

Name character

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

In the Philippines

Commonly shortened to nicknames like Gus, Agot, or Tito. In the Philippines, it often carries an older, dignified, or formal air and is sometimes used in compound names like Augusto Cesar or Jose Augusto.

Best known for: Augustus (First Roman Emperor) / Cesar Augustus

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How do I use Augusto with two Filipino surnames?

Augusto is the given name. The full name is Augusto + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Augusto a common boy name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #452 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.