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August vs Jack

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Jack mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Jack boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.

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