August vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #88 for August.

Is August or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and John mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and John boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.