August vs Lukas

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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Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Lukas Rank #268

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #268 for Lukas.

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

Lukas ___

  • Lukas James
  • Lukas Alexander
  • Lukas Henrik
  • Lukas Erik
  • Lukas Cole
  • Lukas Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Lukas more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do August and Lukas mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are August and Lukas boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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