August vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Chong Rank #31,507

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Chong more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do August and Chong mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are August and Chong boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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