August vs Adolf

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

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Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Adolf Rank #26,599

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Adolf more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do August and Adolf mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are August and Adolf boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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