August vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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August Rank #88

Arthur Rank #105

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is August or Arthur more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do August and Arthur mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are August and Arthur boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.