August vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Colt Rank #276

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #276 for Colt.

Is August or Colt more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do August and Colt mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are August and Colt boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.