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The baby name Auguste is a Male name , 232 syllables long and is pronounced French: /oɡyst/ (oh-GYST, French 'u' like ü); German: /aʊˈɡʊstə/ (ow-GOOS-tuh); English (approx.): /ˈɔːɡəst/ or /ɔːˈɡʌst/ (AW-guhst or aw-GUST).

Auguste is German, Latin, Lithuanian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 232.0
Origin: German, Latin, Lithuanian
Pronunciation: French: /oɡyst/ (oh-GYST, French 'u' like ü); German: /aʊˈɡʊstə/ (ow-GOOS-tuh); English (approx.): /ˈɔːɡəst/ or /ɔːˈɡʌst/ (AW-guhst or aw-GUST)

What is the meaning of the name Auguste ?

The baby name Auguste is a Male name , 232 syllables long and is pronounced French: /oɡyst/ (oh-GYST, French 'u' like ü); German: /aʊˈɡʊstə/ (ow-GOOS-tuh); English (approx.): /ˈɔːɡəst/ or /ɔːˈɡʌst/ (AW-guhst or aw-GUST).

Auguste is German, Latin, Lithuanian in Origin.

Auguste is the French masculine form of Latin Augustus, “venerable, exalted,” ultimately linked to augere, “to increase, enrich.” It appears across Europe from late antiquity as a title-turned-given name honoring the first Roman emperor. In German usage, however, Auguste is traditionally feminine - the counterpart to August - while masculine forms there are August or Augustus. Related names include Augusta (fem.), Augusto (Romance), August (Scandinavian/English), and the cognates Augustin and Augustine.

Use peaked in the 18th–19th centuries among scholars, artists, and bourgeois families, with notable bearers such as philosopher Auguste Comte, sculptor Auguste Rodin, and filmmaker Auguste Lumière. Diminutives and nicknames include Gus, Augie/Auggie, and in German-speaking regions Gustl. Today Auguste feels vintage in France and rare in the English-speaking world, yet it appeals to parents seeking a cultured, Continental twist on August with the dignified meaning “majestic” or “worthy of honor.”

Auguste has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Auguste

Auguste de Marmont Politician · Born 1774 · France Auguste de Marmont was a French military officer and politician best known for his role as a Marshal of France under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a significant part in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly during the Peninsular War and the invasion of Russia.

Auguste – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2016 #1 921
HT 0 #12 1 399
HT Girls 0 #21 3 950
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
HT Boys 0 #30 5 903
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
France Boys 2021 #78 757 2,865
LT 0 #87 2 949
Belgium Boys 2024 #121 68 401
Switzerland Boys 2024 #130 8 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
LT Girls 0 #138 58 1,904
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
NA Girls 0 #164 61 7,146
Sweden Girls 2017 #173 2 1,647
Sweden Boys 2021 #181 3 1,578
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
Canada Boys 2024 #213 96 2,588
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
France Girls 1936 #229 3 804
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MU Boys 0 #346 12 8,477
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CM Boys 0 #386 176 12,054
Austria Girls 0 #397 24 1,885
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
CM Girls 0 #531 10 11,671
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
CL Boys 0 #624 42 13,390
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
United States Boys 2024 #861 32 7,044
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,450 22 10,046

Auguste is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Switzerland
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Auguste

Auguste is predominantly a boy's name.
Auguste is a 232 syllable name, pronounced French: /oɡyst/ (oh-GYST, French 'u' like ü); German: /aʊˈɡʊstə/ (ow-GOOS-tuh); English (approx.): /ˈɔːɡəst/ or /ɔːˈɡʌst/ (AW-guhst or aw-GUST).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include August, Augusta, Augustin, Augustine, Augustus and Augusto.
Across languages, Auguste has these equivalents: German: Auguste (fem.), / August (masc.).
Yes, very popular — Auguste ranked #1 in Ireland in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Auguste ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2016).
Auguste's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #229 in 2011 to #78 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Auguste are in our database, including Auguste de Marmont (Politician).