August vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Ethan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Ethan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.