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What does the baby name Austin mean? Learn about what Austin means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.
Austin - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Austin
- A-U-S-T-I-N, is a 6-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Austin
- AWS tin
- Meaning of Austin
- Majestic, city in texas, great, exalted, venerated, ruler of the world.
- Origin of Austin
- The name 'Austin' has its origins in the English language. It is derived from the Old English name 'Augustin', which itself comes from the Latin name 'Augustinus'. 'Augustinus' is derived from the Latin word 'augustus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Austin
- Agosto
- Aguistin
- Agustin
- Agustino
- Augie
- August
- Auguste
- Augustin
- Augustine
- Augustino
- Augusto
- Augustus
- Austen
- Austyn
- Avgust
- Gus
- Popularity of Austin
- The name 'Austin' has experienced varying levels of popularity throughout history. In the United States, the name gained significant popularity in the late 20th century and early 21st century. It reached its peak in the early 2000s, consistently ranking among the top 100 names for boys.
- Austin currently has 2859 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Max is slightly more popular than Austin.
Etymology of Austin
As mentioned earlier, the name 'Austin' is derived from the Latin word 'augustus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. The Latin word 'augustus' was often associated with the Roman emperor Augustus, who was revered and respected. Over time, the name 'Augustin' evolved into 'Austin' through linguistic changes and adaptations.
Cultural Significance of Austin
The name 'Austin' does not have any specific cultural or religious significance. It is widely used in English-speaking countries and is not tied to any particular cultural traditions or beliefs.