Jackson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Jackson Rank #35

August Rank #88

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #88 for August.

Is Jackson or August more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Jackson and August mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Jackson and August boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.