August vs Bennett

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
Bennett Rank #60

Bennett is more popular, ranked #60 vs #88 for August.

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

Bennett ___

  • Bennett James
  • Bennett Thomas
  • Bennett Alexander
  • Bennett William
  • Bennett John
  • Bennett Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Bennett

Charlotte Eleanor Theodore Oliver Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Bennett more popular?

Bennett is more popular, ranked #60 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Bennett mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Bennett means "blessed" (Latin origin).

Are August and Bennett boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Bennett is primarily a boy name.

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