Joshua vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Joshua Rank #57

August Rank #88

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #88 for August.

Is Joshua or August more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Joshua and August mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Joshua and August boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.