August vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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August Rank #88

Paul Rank #264

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #264 for Paul.

Is August or Paul more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do August and Paul mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are August and Paul boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.