Austin
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Austin
Austin derives from the Latin name Augustinus, which means "majestic" or "venerable" and comes from the root "augustus," meaning worthy of respect.
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Etymology
Austin derives from the Latin name Augustinus, which means "majestic" or "venerable" and comes from the root "augustus," meaning worthy of respect. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical significance from Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 CE), an influential Christian theologian and philosopher.
Austin currently ranks #113 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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