August vs Austin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

August Rank #88
Austin Rank #107

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #107 for Austin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

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

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Austin more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do August and Austin mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are August and Austin boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.

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