Saint vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Callahan Raymond Rowen Erick

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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #88
Total SSA Count: 3,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jude David Leon Brayden

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and August mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Saint and August boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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