August vs Lorenzo

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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Lorenzo

Boy #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurel, symbol of victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
3,044
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Renzo, Enzo, Lori

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Lorenzo Rank #116

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #116 for Lorenzo.

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

Lorenzo ___

  • Lorenzo Marco
  • Lorenzo Antonio
  • Lorenzo James
  • Lorenzo Rafael
  • Lorenzo Sebastian
  • Lorenzo Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Lorenzo

Marco Sofia Isabella Matteo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Lorenzo more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Lorenzo at #116 in the United States.

What do August and Lorenzo mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Lorenzo means "crowned with laurel, symbol of victory" (Latin origin).

Are August and Lorenzo boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Lorenzo is primarily a boy name.

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