Nicholas vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Nicholas Rank #117

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and August mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Nicholas and August boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.