August vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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August Rank #88

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Charles mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are August and Charles boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.