August vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Caleb mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Caleb boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.