August vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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August Rank #88

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Jonathan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are August and Jonathan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.