August vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Nathan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Nathan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.