August vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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August Rank #88

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #88 for August.

Is August or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and William mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are August and William boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.