August vs Quincy

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
Quincy Rank #688

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #688 for Quincy.

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

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Quincy more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Quincy at #688 in the United States.

What do August and Quincy mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are August and Quincy boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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