August vs Kimber

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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Kimber

Girl #914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#914
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Kimber Rank #914

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #914 for Kimber.

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

Kimber ___

  • Kimber Lynn
  • Kimber Jo
  • Kimber Lee
  • Kimber Ann
  • Kimber Grace
  • Kimber Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Kimber

Tanner Amber Bryce Remy Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Kimber more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kimber at #914 in the United States.

What do August and Kimber mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kimber means "Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing" (Old English origin).

Are August and Kimber boy or girl names?

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

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