August vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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August Rank #88

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Mason mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are August and Mason boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.