John vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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John Rank #21

August Rank #88

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #88 for August.

Is John or August more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do John and August mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are John and August boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.