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Faith vs Hope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Wish fulfilled"

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#317
Total SSA Count
964
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Hope Rank #317

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #317 for Hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Hope more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Faith and Hope mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are Faith and Hope boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.

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