August vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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August Rank #88

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Aiden mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are August and Aiden boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.