Daniel vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Daniel Rank #16

August Rank #88

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #88 for August.

Is Daniel or August more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Daniel and August mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Daniel and August boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.