Thomas vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Thomas Rank #39

August Rank #88

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #88 for August.

Is Thomas or August more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Thomas and August mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Thomas and August boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.