Harrison vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Harrison Rank #121

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and August mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Harrison and August boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.