August vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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August Rank #88

Derek Rank #258

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #258 for Derek.

Is August or Derek more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do August and Derek mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are August and Derek boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.