Malachi vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachi

Boy #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Malachi Rank #149

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #149 for Malachi.

Is Malachi or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Malachi and August mean?

Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Malachi and August boy or girl names?

Malachi is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.