Louis vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Louis Rank #236

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and August mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Louis and August boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.