August vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #88 for August.

Is August or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and James mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and James boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.