August vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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August Rank #88

Avery Rank #259

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #259 for Avery.

Is August or Avery more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do August and Avery mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are August and Avery boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.