August vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Asher mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Asher boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.