August vs Campbell

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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Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#924
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam, Camp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Campbell Rank #924

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #924 for Campbell.

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

Campbell ___

  • Campbell James
  • Campbell Reid
  • Campbell Scott
  • Campbell Fraser
  • Campbell Duncan
  • Campbell Keith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Campbell

Fraser Douglas MacKenzie Sutherland Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Campbell more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Campbell at #924 in the United States.

What do August and Campbell mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are August and Campbell boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Campbell is primarily a boy name.

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