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August vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Atticus Rank #277

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Atticus more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do August and Atticus mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are August and Atticus boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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