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August vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Aaron Rank #79

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Aaron more popular?

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

What do August and Aaron mean?

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

Are August and Aaron boy or girl names?

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

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