August vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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August Rank #88

Dawson Rank #139

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is August or Dawson more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do August and Dawson mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are August and Dawson boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.