Mason vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Mason Rank #42

August Rank #88

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #88 for August.

Is Mason or August more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Mason and August mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Mason and August boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.