Oliver vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Oliver Rank #3

August Rank #88

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #88 for August.

Is Oliver or August more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Oliver and August mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Oliver and August boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.