August vs Gustav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

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August Rank #88

Gustav Rank #3,344

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Is August or Gustav more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do August and Gustav mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin).

Are August and Gustav boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Gustav is primarily a boy name.