August vs Karter

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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Karter

Boy #248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who transports goods by cart"

Origin: Old English occupational

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#248
Total SSA Count
1,425
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar, Kart, Karty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Karter Rank #248

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #248 for Karter.

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

Karter ___

  • Karter James
  • Karter William
  • Karter Lee
  • Karter Reid
  • Karter Blake
  • Karter Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Karter

Logan Blake Rylan Parker Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Karter more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Karter at #248 in the United States.

What do August and Karter mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin).

Are August and Karter boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Karter is primarily a boy name.

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