Boston vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Boston Rank #628

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and August mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Boston and August boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.