Meaning
August is a latin name meaning “Venerable, majestic”.
History
From the Latin augustus, a title granted to Rome's first emperor and later given to the month. Used for children of any gender today, it balances grandeur with an easy nickname in Gus or Auggie.
Popularity
Ranked #138 in 2026 · up 782 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.