August vs Legend

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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Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
2,275
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lege, Leggy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Legend Rank #157

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #157 for Legend.

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

Legend ___

  • Legend James
  • Legend Alexander
  • Legend Cole
  • Legend Crew
  • Legend Gray
  • Legend John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Legend

Reign Phoenix Atlas Titan Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Legend more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do August and Legend mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are August and Legend boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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