August vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Jacob mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Jacob boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.