Sebastian vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Sebastian Rank #14

August Rank #88

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #88 for August.

Is Sebastian or August more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and August mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Sebastian and August boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.