August vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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August Rank #88

Richard Rank #232

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #232 for Richard.

Is August or Richard more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do August and Richard mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are August and Richard boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.