Chong vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chong Rank #31,507
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chong or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chong and August mean?

Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Chong and August boy or girl names?

Chong is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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