August vs Whitney

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
Whitney Rank #1,050

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #1050 for Whitney.

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

Whitney ___

  • Whitney Rose
  • Whitney Grace
  • Whitney Mae
  • Whitney Ann
  • Whitney Claire
  • Whitney Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Whitney

Morgan Brooke Paige Logan Taylor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Whitney more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Whitney at #1050 in the United States.

What do August and Whitney mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Whitney means "white island" (Old English place name origin).

Are August and Whitney boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Whitney is primarily a girl name.

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