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Agnes vs Agastya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Agastya Rank #1,062

Agastya is more popular, ranked #1062 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Agastya more popular?

Agastya is more popular, ranked #1062 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Agastya mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Agastya means "born of a pot, pot-born sage" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Agnes and Agastya boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Agastya is primarily a boy name.

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