August vs Ocean

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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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Ocean Rank #592

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #592 for Ocean.

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

Ocean ___

  • Ocean Blue
  • Ocean James
  • Ocean River
  • Ocean Cole
  • Ocean Reef
  • Ocean West

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Ocean

River Sky Phoenix Zephyr Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Ocean more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ocean at #592 in the United States.

What do August and Ocean mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ocean means "great surrounding sea" (Greek (Okeanos) origin).

Are August and Ocean boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ocean is primarily a boy name.

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