August vs Darla

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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Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Darla Rank #1,030

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #1030 for Darla.

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

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Darla more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Darla at #1030 in the United States.

What do August and Darla mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin).

Are August and Darla boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Darla is primarily a girl name.

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