George vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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George Rank #123

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #123 for George.

Is George or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and August mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are George and August boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.