August vs Zayden

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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Zayden

Boy #202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coined name"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#202
Total SSA Count
1,741
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Zayden Rank #202

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #202 for Zayden.

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

Zayden ___

  • Zayden James
  • Zayden Alexander
  • Zayden Michael
  • Zayden Lee
  • Zayden Blake
  • Zayden Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Zayden

Jayden Brayden Kayden Aiden Makenna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Zayden more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Zayden at #202 in the United States.

What do August and Zayden mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Zayden means "modern coined name" (American English origin).

Are August and Zayden boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Zayden is primarily a boy name.

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