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Erin vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erin

Girl #797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ireland, Ireland"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#797
Total SSA Count
352
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erin Rank #797
Sharon Rank #1,230

Erin is more popular, ranked #797 vs #1230 for Sharon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erin or Sharon more popular?

Erin is more popular, ranked #797 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Erin and Sharon mean?

Erin means "from Ireland, Ireland" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erin and Sharon boy or girl names?

Erin is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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