Boy name guide

August name meaning, origin and style

August name meaning: great; venerable. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Latin
Meaning
great; venerable
Say it
AW-gust

Choosing August

A considered latin choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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