August Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

August Name at a Glance

Name	August
Meaning	Variant of Augustus: Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the beginning of the 20th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name August Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, August means “Variant of Augustus: Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the beginning of the 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

August Name Origin

Our database records August under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is August a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, August is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name August

When considering August for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.