August vs Calvin

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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Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Calvin Rank #140

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #140 for Calvin.

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

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Calvin more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do August and Calvin mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin).

Are August and Calvin boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.

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