Isaac vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isaac

Boy #40 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He will laugh; laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Isaac Rank #40

August Rank #88

Isaac is more popular, ranked #40 vs #88 for August.

Is Isaac or August more popular?

Isaac is more popular, ranked #40 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Isaac and August mean?

Isaac means "He will laugh; laughter" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Isaac and August boy or girl names?

Isaac is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.