August vs Matthew

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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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #88 for August.

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

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Matthew mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are August and Matthew boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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