August vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Michael mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Michael boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.