August vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Josiah mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Josiah boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.