August vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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August Rank #88

River Rank #112

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #112 for River.

Is August or River more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do August and River mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are August and River boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.