August vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Oscar Rank #217

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is August or Oscar more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do August and Oscar mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are August and Oscar boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.