Joseph vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Joseph Rank #32

August Rank #88

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #88 for August.

Is Joseph or August more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Joseph and August mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Joseph and August boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.