August vs Luke

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

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Wyatt Jeremiah Logan Lorenzo

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Luke mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are August and Luke boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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