Augustus

name

Etymology: From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.

1. The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

   “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.”

2. A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century.