Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"

Austen Origin and Meaning

The name Austen is a boy's name of English origin meaning "great, magnificent".

Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.

# 927 in the US

Austen Rank in US Top 1000

# 1773 on Nameberry

Austen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Austen Popularity

Famous People Named Austen

  • Jane Austen
    English novelist
  • (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain
    British statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Andrew Austen Luck
    American NFL football player
  • Austen Tayshus
    Australian comedian
  • Francis Austen
    British Royal Navy officer