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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Venerable, majestic
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AW-gust
August is a Latin name that means venerable and majestic, pronounced AW-gust. It works as a name for a child of any gender and has a classic, old-fashioned feel that's carried through generations rather than being a recent invention.
Meaning & Origin of August
Meaning: Venerable, majestic.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce August
AW-gustIPA /ˈɔːɡəst/
Popularity of August
August held the #74 spot back in 1880, when 210 babies were given the name, and remains in steady use today at #88 in 2024 with 3,876 babies given the name.
Names Like August
These names share August’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name August mean?
Venerable, majestic. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce August?
August is pronounced AW-gust (IPA: /ˈɔːɡəst/).
Is August a popular name right now?
August peaked at #74 in 1880 and is ranked #88 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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