Nolan vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nolan

Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Nolan Rank #64

August Rank #88

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #88 for August.

Is Nolan or August more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Nolan and August mean?

Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Nolan and August boy or girl names?

Nolan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.