August vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Kingston Rank #178

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is August or Kingston more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do August and Kingston mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are August and Kingston boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.