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The baby name August is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːɡəst/ (UK), /ˈɑːɡəst/ (US); respelling: AW-guhst.

August is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɡəst/ (UK), /ˈɑːɡəst/ (US); respelling: AW-guhst

What is the meaning of the name August ?

The baby name August is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːɡəst/ (UK), /ˈɑːɡəst/ (US); respelling: AW-guhst.

August is Latin in Origin.

August stems from Latin Augustus, meaning “majestic” or “venerable,” the honorific granted to Octavian in 27 BCE and adopted by later Roman emperors. The month of August takes its name from this title, helping the given name travel widely. In German-speaking and Scandinavian countries it became a steady classic from the Reformation era onward, borne by nobles and artists (e.g., August the Strong; playwright August Strindberg), and it entered English use in the 18th–19th centuries, with periodic revivals in modern America.

International variants include Augustus; Augustine/Augustin; Auguste (masculine in French); Augusto (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese); Agustín (Spanish); Augustin or Avgustin (Slavic); and Augustyn (Polish). Feminine forms are Augusta, Augustine (French), and Auguste (German). Common short forms are Gus, Gussie, and Augie. In contemporary English, August feels vintage yet polished and is increasingly used as a unisex choice, while preserving its core sense of dignity, grandeur, and lasting prestige.

August has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name August

August Bebel Politician · Born 1840 · Kingdom of Prussia August Bebel was a prominent German politician known for co-founding the Social Democratic Party of Germany. He played a crucial role in shaping the German labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His influential work, 'Women and Socialism', highlighted his commitment to social justice and equality. Auguste Beernaert Politician · Born 1829 · Belgium Auguste Beernaert was a prominent Belgian politician, best known for serving as Prime Minister of Belgium from 1884 to 1894. He played a key role in international diplomacy and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1909 for his efforts in promoting peace and arbitration. August Diehl Actor · Born 1976 · Germany August Diehl is a German actor best known for his role as Major Hellstrom in the film 'Inglourious Basterds'. He has also appeared in 'Salt' alongside Angelina Jolie and played a significant role in 'Allied'.
J. August Richards Actor · Born 1973 · United States J. August Richards is an American actor best known for playing Charles Gunn on Angel and Mike Peterson/Deathlok on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Born Jaime Augusto Richards III on August 28, 1973, he is commonly known by his stage name, J. August Richards. August Schellenberg Actor · Born 1936 · Canada August Schellenberg was a Canadian actor best known for his role as Randolph Johnson in the 'Free Willy' film series. He also appeared in 'Black Robe' and 'The New World'. His performances often highlighted his versatility and depth, making him a memorable figure in the film industry.

Celebrity babies named August

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
August Francesca Coppola Cage Nicolas Cage film director ★★★★★
August Theron Charlize Theron television actor ★★★★★
August Miklos Friedrich Hermann Mariska Hargitay film director ★★★★★ Peter Hermann television actor ★★★★★

August – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Sweden Boys 2022 #8 550 1,509
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
Norway Boys 2025 #60 97 444
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
United States Boys 2024 #87 3,876 7,044
Belgium Boys 2024 #89 103 401
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
Canada Boys 2024 #96 285 2,588
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EE Boys 0 #121 5 2,087
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
ID Boys 0 #131 5 4,130
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
DK 0 #189 15 5,198
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
NA Boys 0 #193 43 6,830
DK Boys 0 #198 138 7,401
NA Girls 0 #204 21 7,146
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
MO Boys 0 #213 11 5,842
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
TW Boys 0 #228 14 7,111
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
HR Boys 0 #240 19 3,997
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
Austria Boys 0 #259 203 2,180
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #266 20 2,795
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #277 13 6,578
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
CN Boys 0 #293 27 9,639
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
PL Boys 0 #311 25 6,459
GH Boys 0 #322 24 8,138
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PH Boys 0 #337 47 11,440
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CN Girls 0 #351 9 8,829
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
Finland Boys 2026 #362 494 3,552
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
France Boys 2021 #376 12 2,865
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Finland Boys 0 #401 27 2,041
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
SD Boys 0 #411 35 10,523
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
RU Boys 0 #441 65 12,621
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #477 11 10,188
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
CM Boys 0 #491 60 12,054
GT Boys 0 #492 8 7,625
HK Boys 0 #493 35 12,905
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
SG Girls 0 #537 50 18,916
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
HK Girls 0 #594 22 16,104
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
United States Girls 2024 #632 290 8,487
SG Boys 0 #646 52 17,960
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
CL Boys 0 #651 15 13,390
QA Boys 0 #682 26 18,093
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
ZA Boys 0 #719 526 25,619
NL Boys 0 #756 197 5,873
NG Girls 0 #758 29 15,093
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #777 9 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #786 167 5,697
PE Boys 0 #837 42 14,506
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #872 59 5,610
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
CO Boys 0 #881 40 15,656
NG Boys 0 #887 65 16,906
SA Girls 0 #910 26 25,931
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
MX Boys 0 #935 48 16,355
MY Girls 0 #949 46 24,821
IN Boys 0 #979 23 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MY Boys 0 #1,010 102 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,096 46 25,928
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,411 61 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,506 109 28,008

August is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Canada
Sweden
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about August

August is predominantly a boy's name.
August is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɔːɡəst/ (UK), /ˈɑːɡəst/ (US); respelling: AW-guhst.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Augustine, Augustus, Augusta, Augie, Gus and Augustin.
Across languages, August has these equivalents: Augusto (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Auguste (French), August (German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian), Augustas (Lithuanian), Augustin/Augustine (various European languages), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — August ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
August ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
August's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #75 in 2015 to #60 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 5 notable people named August are in our database, including August Bebel (Politician), Auguste Beernaert (Politician), August Diehl (Actor).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen August for their child, including Nicolas Cage.