Dominic vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominic

Boy #108 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"born on Sunday"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Dominic Rank #108

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #108 for Dominic.

Is Dominic or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dominic at #108 in the United States.

What do Dominic and August mean?

Dominic means "born on Sunday" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Dominic and August boy or girl names?

Dominic is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.