August vs Jeremiah

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

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Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Jeremiah Rank #93

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

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

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Jeremiah more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do August and Jeremiah mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are August and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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