David vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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David Rank #31

August Rank #88

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #88 for August.

Is David or August more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do David and August mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are David and August boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.