August vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Benjamin mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Benjamin boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.