August vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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August Rank #88

Alex Rank #205

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #205 for Alex.

Is August or Alex more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do August and Alex mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are August and Alex boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.