August vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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August Rank #88

Augustus Rank #409

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is August or Augustus more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do August and Augustus mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are August and Augustus boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.