August — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

Great; magnificent.

Etymology

From Latin augustus meaning great or venerable.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔɡəst/

Popularity

US

2020:#167

2021:#155

Quick Facts

Length:: 6 letters
Syllables:: 2
Ending:: -t

Origin

Themes

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Gus, Augie

Variants:

Augustus, Augusto

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