Nathan vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Nathan Rank #62

August Rank #88

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #88 for August.

Is Nathan or August more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Nathan and August mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Nathan and August boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.