Julian vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Julian Rank #30

August Rank #88

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #88 for August.

Is Julian or August more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Julian and August mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Julian and August boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.