August vs Tyler

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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Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Tyler Rank #191

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #191 for Tyler.

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

Tyler ___

  • Tyler James
  • Tyler Alexander
  • Tyler John
  • Tyler Michael
  • Tyler Blake
  • Tyler Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Tyler

Logan Mason Carter Emma Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Tyler more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do August and Tyler mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are August and Tyler boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.

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