August vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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August Rank #88

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Liam mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are August and Liam boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.