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August vs Leonardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
3,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Leonardo Rank #84

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Leonardo more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Leonardo mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are August and Leonardo boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.

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