August vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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August Rank #88

Alan Rank #167

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #167 for Alan.

Is August or Alan more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do August and Alan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are August and Alan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.