Auguste

Meaning of Auguste

Auguste, a masculine name of French derivation pronounced oh-GOOST (/oˈgust/), traces its roots to the Latin Augustus, meaning “venerable” or “majestic.” Historically, it evokes the legacy of Roman emperors—most notably Augustus Caesar—and later gained currency among European nobility and in Catholic hagiography through several saints bearing the name. In the United States, Auguste remains uncommon but has shown a modest resurgence, rising to 32 newborns in 2024 (rank 892) after hovering in the low hundreds of births and ranks around 900 over the past decade. Its steady revival reflects a growing appetite for traditional, Latinate names that combine historical depth with a distinctly French resonance.