August Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

August Name at a Glance

Name	August
Meaning	German form of the Latin Augustus, meaning majestic dignity, or venerable.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name August Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, August means “German form of the Latin Augustus, meaning majestic dignity, or venerable”. 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 German origin. Browse more German 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.