Elijah vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Elijah Rank #8

August Rank #88

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #88 for August.

Is Elijah or August more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Elijah and August mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Elijah and August boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.