Ethan vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Ethan Rank #19

August Rank #88

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #88 for August.

Is Ethan or August more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Ethan and August mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Ethan and August boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.