August vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Edward Rank #228

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #228 for Edward.

Is August or Edward more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do August and Edward mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are August and Edward boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.