boy name
August
August is a vintage, warm, literary boy name with Latin roots and a top 500 usage profile.
August feels vintage, warm, literary, strong, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.
Overview
Is August a good name?
August is a strong choice if you like vintage, warm, literary names. Its Latin roots and top 500 usage profile make it feel recognizable but not everywhere.
Style
August vibe
August sits in the vintage, warm, literary, strong style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.
Sound
Pronunciation and flow
August is pronounced AW-gust. With 2 syllables, it tends to pair best with one- or three-syllable middle names.
Nicknames
Nicknames for August
Gus, Augie are natural nickname options for August.
Meaning
What does August mean?
August means great, magnificent. The name has Latin roots, and its meaning gives it a confident, substantial quality that can shape how the full name feels.
Similar Names
Names that share style, sound, and overall feeling with August.
Middle Names
Middle names that balance August's rhythm and style.
Sibling Names
Names that sound natural beside August in a family set.
Sister names
Brother names
How to use it
Best uses for August
Use August when you want a name that feels vintage, warm, literary without losing everyday usability.
If the surname is long, pair August with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.
For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.
August FAQ
What does August mean?
August means great, magnificent and has Latin roots.
How do you pronounce August?
August is pronounced AW-gust.
What names are similar to August?
Oscar, Felix, Arthur, Jasper, Leo, Victor, Gideon, Hugo share some of August's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.
What are good nicknames for August?
Gus, Augie are natural nickname options for August.