Michael vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Michael Rank #18

August Rank #88

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #88 for August.

Is Michael or August more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Michael and August mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Michael and August boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.