August vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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August Rank #88

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Dylan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are August and Dylan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.