August vs Grayson

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

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Archer Kai Everett River

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Eli Jude Rafael Braxton

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Grayson mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are August and Grayson boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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