August vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Holden Rank #281

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #281 for Holden.

Is August or Holden more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do August and Holden mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are August and Holden boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.