August vs Hayes

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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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Hayes Rank #160

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #160 for Hayes.

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

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Hayes more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do August and Hayes mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are August and Hayes boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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