Gabriel vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Gabriel Rank #43

August Rank #88

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or August more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and August mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Gabriel and August boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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