August vs Beckham

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

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Beckham

Boy #168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"homestead by a stream"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#168
Total SSA Count
2,180
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Beck

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Beckham Rank #168

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #168 for Beckham.

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

Beckham ___

  • Beckham James
  • Beckham David
  • Beckham Cole
  • Beckham Chase
  • Beckham Reed
  • Beckham Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Beckham

Sutton Harper Cruz Brooklyn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Beckham more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Beckham at #168 in the United States.

What do August and Beckham mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Beckham means "homestead by a stream" (Old English origin).

Are August and Beckham boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Beckham is primarily a boy name.

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