Bryson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryson

Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Bryson Rank #147

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Bryson or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Bryson and August mean?

Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Bryson and August boy or girl names?

Bryson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.