Benjamin vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Benjamin Rank #11

August Rank #88

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #88 for August.

Is Benjamin or August more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and August mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Benjamin and August boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.