August vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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August Rank #88

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Jackson mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are August and Jackson boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.