Aaron vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Aaron Rank #79

August Rank #88

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #88 for August.

Is Aaron or August more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Aaron and August mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Aaron and August boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.