August vs Matias

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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Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Matias Rank #158

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #158 for Matias.

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

Matias ___

  • Matias Alexander
  • Matias Sebastian
  • Matias Alejandro
  • Matias Rafael
  • Matias Santiago
  • Matias Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Matias

Sofia Isabella Lucas Emilia Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Matias more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do August and Matias mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Matias boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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