August vs River

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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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Riv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
River Rank #112

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #112 for River.

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

River ___

  • River James
  • River Blue
  • River Stone
  • River Lee
  • River Oak
  • River Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or River more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do August and River mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are August and River boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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