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Austin
Meaning: venerable (from Augustine) · Origin: Latin (via English) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A medieval English contraction of Augustine. The Texas capital is named after Stephen F. Austin.
Famous people named Austin
- Austin Butler (actor)
Nicknames
Aus
Variants & related names
Augustine, Austen, Agustín
Austin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Austin mean?
Austin means “venerable (from Augustine)”. It comes from Latin (via English).
Is Austin a popular name?
Yes — Austin has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Austin?
Aus.
What are other forms of Austin?
Augustine, Austen, Agustín.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.