August vs Maylee

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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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Maylee Rank #1,021

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #1021 for Maylee.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Maylee more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do August and Maylee mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are August and Maylee boy or girl names?

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

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