August vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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August Rank #88

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Henry mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are August and Henry boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.