August vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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August Rank #88

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Ryan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are August and Ryan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.