Type of Name: First name
Gender: Male
Origin: Roman
Meaning: "great" or "venerable" from Roman "augere" meaning "to increase" Additional Information: A latinate form of Augustus. Augustus was the title given to Octavian, the first Roman emperor. He was the adopted son of Julius Caesar who rose to power through a combination of military skill and political prowess. This was also the name of three kings of Poland. User from: Chicago, Illinois, USA