Auguste is the French form of Augustus, a Latin name meaning "exalted, venerable", derived from augeo meaning "to increase". The name Augustus was originally a title granted to Octavian, the first Roman emperor, in 27 BC. After his reign, it became a hereditary title for subsequent Roman emperors.In France, Auguste gained prominence particularly in the 19th century. One of its most famous bearers is Isabelle-Auguste, better known as Auguste Comte (1798–1857), the founder of sociology and positivism. His full name was Isidore Marie Auguste François Xavier Comte, and he established a framework for the scientific study of society.The name also appears in other European cultures. In Polish, the equivalent is August, borne by three kings of Poland, including August II the Strong and August III of the Wettin dynasty. Variants such as Gus in English and Guus in Dutch serve as diminutive forms.Auguste remains masculine in French (e.g., Auguste Renoir, though the similar Anaïs is feminine). It is occasionally used as a middle name or surname.Meaning: Exalted, venerableOrigin: Latin, from augeo “to increase”Type: Given name (masculine)Usage: French, with variants across Europe