Gender-Neutral Name · English Origin
August
August means “August(us)”. It is a gender-neutral name of English origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
August — a neutral name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "August(us)", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Augusta is on your shortlist, August belongs in the same conversation.
August meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: August(us)
Origin: English naming roots help connect August to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces August as A·U·G·U·S·T, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, August is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
August variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Augusta, Auguste, Augusty, Augus.
- Nicknames: Aug and A.
- Middle names: Pair August with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the August middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Augusta, Augustus, Augustin, Augustine, Augusto — full picks on the sibling names for August guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like August? Browse our names like August guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about August
What does the name August mean?
August means "August(us)" and is of English origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records August is used as a neutral name.
What is the origin of August?
August originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce August?
August has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is August a boy's or girl's name?
August is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is August in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, August sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to August?
Names that share August's sound and style include Augusta, Augustus, Augustin, Augustine, Augusto.
What middle names pair well with August?
Good middle-name fits for August pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if August is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if August is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for August?
Sibling names that pair naturally with August share its rhythm without rhyming — Augusta, Augustus, Augustin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.