August vs Luella

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

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Luella

Girl #826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic (Hludwig via Louise)

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#826
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Ella, Lulu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Luella Rank #826

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #826 for Luella.

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

Luella ___

  • Luella Mae
  • Luella Jane
  • Luella Claire
  • Luella Rose
  • Luella Grace
  • Luella Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Luella

Beatrice Rosalind Flora Clement Edgar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Luella more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Luella at #826 in the United States.

What do August and Luella mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Luella means "famous warrior" (Germanic (Hludwig via Louise) origin).

Are August and Luella boy or girl names?

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

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