August vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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August Rank #88

Carson Rank #124

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #124 for Carson.

Is August or Carson more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do August and Carson mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are August and Carson boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.