August vs Christian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"follower of Christ"

Origin: Latin (christianus)

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August Rank #88

Christian Rank #77

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Christian more popular?

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Christian mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Christian means "follower of Christ" (Latin (christianus) origin).

Are August and Christian boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Christian is primarily a boy name.