Jonah vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Jonah Rank #126

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and August mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Jonah and August boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.