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Elliott vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and August mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Elliott and August boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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