August vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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August Rank #88

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #88 for August.

Is August or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and David mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are August and David boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.