Agustín
/AE-G-AH-S-T-N/
Great, venerable, the Spanish form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus (majestic, exalted). Tied to the towering Saint Augustine of Hippo, it joins a sense of grandeur to deep scholarly and devotional roots, and remains a stately name across Spanish lands.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Agustín is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “Great, venerable, the Spanish form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus (majestic, exalted). Tied to the towering Saint Augustine of Hippo, it joins a sense of grandeur to deep scholarly and devotional roots, and remains a stately name across Spanish lands.”.
Agustín is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Great, venerable, the Spanish form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus (majestic, exalted). Tied to the towering Saint Augustine of Hippo, it joins a sense of grandeur to deep scholarly and devotional roots, and remains a stately name across Spanish lands." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Agustín carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Agustín
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Agustín lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Agustín's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Agustín's saint & feast day →What does Agustín's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Agustín resonates in either tradition.
Agustín's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Agustín's full reading →
Does Agustín go with your family's names?
Agustín breaks into 6 sounds: /AE-G-AH-S-T-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Agustín sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Agustín beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Agustín — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Agustín
If Agustín resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Agustín
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Common questions about Agustín
What does the name Agustín mean?
Agustín means "Great, venerable, the Spanish form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus (majestic, exalted). Tied to the towering Saint Augustine of Hippo, it joins a sense of grandeur to deep scholarly and devotional roots, and remains a stately name across Spanish lands.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Agustín a boy or girl name?
Agustín is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Agustín?
Agustín is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Agustín a Christian name?
Yes. Agustín is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Agustín mean in Spanish?
Agustín originates from Spanish, where it means "Great, venerable, the Spanish form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus (majestic, exalted). Tied to the towering Saint Augustine of Hippo, it joins a sense of grandeur to deep scholarly and devotional roots, and remains a stately name across Spanish lands.."
What are common nicknames for Agustín?
Common short forms of Agustín include Agusi, Agus.
What is the numerology of Agustín?
Agustín has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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