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August vs Atlas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Atlas

Boy #101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to carry, to endure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#101
Total SSA Count
3,417
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Atlas Rank #101

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #101 for Atlas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Atlas more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Atlas at #101 in the United States.

What do August and Atlas mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Atlas means "to carry, to endure" (Greek origin).

Are August and Atlas boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Atlas is primarily a boy name.

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