August vs Isaiah

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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Isaiah

Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#56
Total SSA Count
5,250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Ike, Isa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Isaiah Rank #56

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #88 for August.

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

Isaiah ___

  • Isaiah James
  • Isaiah Michael
  • Isaiah David
  • Isaiah Thomas
  • Isaiah Alexander
  • Isaiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Isaiah

Elijah Josiah Miriam Hannah Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Isaiah more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Isaiah mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Isaiah boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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