August vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Ferry Rank #32,658

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Ferry more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do August and Ferry mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are August and Ferry boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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