Aileen vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aileen

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#718
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Lee, Leenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Aileen Rank #718
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #718 for Aileen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aileen ___

  • Aileen Rose
  • Aileen Marie
  • Aileen Grace
  • Aileen Patricia
  • Aileen Margaret
  • Aileen Frances

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 Aileen

Brigid Colleen Fiona Patrick Seamus

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aileen or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and August mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Aileen and August boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. August is primarily a boy name.

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