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August vs Louis

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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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Louis Rank #236

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #236 for Louis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Louis more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do August and Louis mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are August and Louis boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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