August vs Colton

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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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Colt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Colton Rank #98

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #98 for Colton.

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

Colton ___

  • Colton James
  • Colton Lee
  • Colton Wayne
  • Colton Blake
  • Colton Reid
  • Colton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Colton more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do August and Colton mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are August and Colton boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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