Alexander vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Alexander Rank #27

August Rank #88

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #88 for August.

Is Alexander or August more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Alexander and August mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Alexander and August boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.