August
Latin boy's name meaning “great; venerable”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- great; venerable
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #104
- Born in 2023
- 3,454
- Peak year
- 2024 (#88)
Meaning & origin
August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Is August a Latin name?
Yes — August is a Latin name meaning "great; venerable". August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, August ranked #104 for boys. It has risen about 215 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,454 US boys were given the name August.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #88 in 2024
“Unranked” means August was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell August
August is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T — 6 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Augustus, Augustine.
Variants
Augustus, Augustine
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie
August: frequently asked questions
What does the name August mean?
August is a Latin name meaning "great; venerable". August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Where does the name August come from?
August is of Latin origin. August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Is August a boy or a girl name?
August is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 289 girls and 3,454 boys — about 8% girls and 92% boys.
How many babies are named August?
In 2023, 3,454 US boys were given the name August.
Is August a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, August ranked #104 for boys. It has risen about 215 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for August?
Common nicknames for August include Gus, Auggie.
How do you spell August?
August is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T. Related spellings include Augustus, Augustine.
How common is the name August?
In 2023, 3,454 US boys were given the name August. In the latest US data, August ranked #104 for boys. It has risen about 215 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is August a Latin name?
Yes — August is a Latin name meaning "great; venerable". August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does August mean in Latin?
In Latin, August means "great; venerable". August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Is August a Roman name?
August is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "great; venerable".