August vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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August Rank #88

Emerson Rank #270

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is August or Emerson more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do August and Emerson mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are August and Emerson boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.