August vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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August Rank #88

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Alexander mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are August and Alexander boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.