August vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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August Rank #88

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Ian mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are August and Ian boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.