August vs Nathaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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August Rank #88

Nathaniel Rank #144

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is August or Nathaniel more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do August and Nathaniel mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.