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August: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does August mean?

August is a Latin boy's name meaning “great, magnificent”.

This Latin name has been cherished by parents seeking ancient Greek and Roman heritage.

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Origin & History

August draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.

Numerology of August

Pythagorean Number

8

The Achiever

Key Traits

Ambitious, powerful, successful

Ruling Planet

♄Saturn

Planetary Traits

Discipline, karma, structure

Names with numerology number 8 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 8: The Achiever♄ Saturn in Numerology

The letters of August

6 letters: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. A1
  2. U3
  3. G7
  4. U3
  5. S1
  6. T2

Vowels (shaded): A, U, U.

Expression

8

The Powerhouse

all letters

1 + 3 + 7 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 17 → 8

Soul Urge

7

Knowledge

vowels

1 + 3 + 3 = 7

Personality

1

Confident

consonants

7 + 1 + 2 = 10 → 1

Popularity of August

Current Rank

#81

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

64,194

August is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

August in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#81

on the 2025 boys' list, and #962 on the girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #77Everett
  2. #78Walker
  3. #79Axel
  4. #81August
  5. #82Theo
  6. #84Adriel
  7. #85Luka
  8. #86Gael

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Names that share August's numbers

August: Expression 8, Soul Urge 7, Personality 1.

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Names that begin like August: Aug-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does August mean?
August is a Latin name meaning "great, magnificent." It belongs to the Classical family of names, carrying ancient Greek and Roman heritage.
What is the numerology number for August?
In Pythagorean numerology, August has the number 8, known as The Achiever. Key traits include: Ambitious, powerful, successful. This number is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, karma, structure.
Is August a popular baby name?
August is moderately popular, ranking #81 among baby names.
What origin is the name August?
August is a Latin name from the Classical tradition. August draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Is August compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. August (Number 8) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name August.

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