August vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Joshua mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Joshua boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.