August vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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August Rank #88

Riley Rank #229

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #229 for Riley.

Is August or Riley more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do August and Riley mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are August and Riley boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.