August vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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August Rank #88

Eric Rank #252

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #252 for Eric.

Is August or Eric more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do August and Eric mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are August and Eric boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.