August vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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August Rank #88

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Waylon mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are August and Waylon boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.