What does August mean?
August comes from the Latin augustus, “great, venerable.”
What does Victor mean?
The Latin victor, “conqueror” or “winner.”
August vs Victor
Which is more popular?
August is more popular than Victor today: about 3,958 US babies were given the name August in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
| August | Victor | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Great, venerable | Conqueror |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AW-gust | VIK-ter |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (3,958) | 1990 (4,445) |
| In 2025 | 3,958 | 1,664 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
August
Victor
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | August | Victor |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20,323 | 10,542 |
| 2010s | 15,827 | 26,144 |
| 2000s | 3,859 | 40,686 |
| 1990s | 2,153 | 41,072 |
| 1980s | 1,153 | 32,286 |
| 1970s | 1,044 | 26,732 |
| 1960s | 1,234 | 36,821 |
| 1950s | 1,841 | 33,887 |
| 1940s | 2,434 | 22,518 |
| 1930s | 3,208 | 15,570 |
| 1920s | 5,277 | 21,498 |
| 1910s | 4,869 | 17,157 |
| 1900s | 1,245 | 2,447 |
| 1890s | 1,703 | 1,811 |
| 1880s | 2,012 | 1,242 |
Frequently asked questions
Is August or Victor more popular?
August is more popular than Victor today: about 3,958 US babies were given the name August in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
What is the difference between August and Victor?
August means Great, venerable (Latin origin), while Victor means Conqueror (Latin origin).
Which name is older, August or Victor?
In US records, August first appears in 1880 and Victor in 1880, so August has the longer recorded history.