August vs Jonah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Jonah Rank #126

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is August or Jonah more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do August and Jonah mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Jonah boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.