August vs Ronan

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

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Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,370
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Ronan Rank #257

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #257 for Ronan.

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

Ronan ___

  • Ronan James
  • Ronan Patrick
  • Ronan Michael
  • Ronan Cillian
  • Ronan Lee
  • Ronan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Ronan

Finn Cillian Saoirse Niamh Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Ronan more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do August and Ronan mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are August and Ronan boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.

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