August vs Julian

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

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Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 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

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Julian mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are August and Julian boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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