August vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

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August Rank #88

Max Rank #175

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #175 for Max.

Is August or Max more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do August and Max mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are August and Max boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.