August vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Joel Rank #219

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #219 for Joel.

Is August or Joel more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Joel at #219 in the United States.

What do August and Joel mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Joel boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.