Hunter vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Hunter Rank #128

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and August mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Hunter and August boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.