Jack vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Jack Rank #15

August Rank #88

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #88 for August.

Is Jack or August more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Jack and August mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Jack and August boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.