Wesley vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Wesley Rank #58

August Rank #88

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #88 for August.

Is Wesley or August more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Wesley and August mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Wesley and August boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.