Adrian vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

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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
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
August Rank #88

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #88 for August.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or August more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Adrian and August mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Adrian and August boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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