Nathaniel vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Nathaniel Rank #144

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and August mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Nathaniel and August boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.