James vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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James Rank #5

August Rank #88

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #88 for August.

Is James or August more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do James and August mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are James and August boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.