August vs Kensley

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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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Kensley Rank #743

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #743 for Kensley.

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

Kensley ___

  • Kensley Grace
  • Kensley Rose
  • Kensley Mae
  • Kensley Blair
  • Kensley Paige
  • Kensley Reese

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Kensley

Kinsley Hadley Brinley Paisley Bentley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Kensley more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kensley at #743 in the United States.

What do August and Kensley mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kensley means "king's meadow" (Old English origin).

Are August and Kensley boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kensley is primarily a girl name.

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