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Imelda vs Agnes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Imelda Rank #3,675
Agnes Rank #1,064

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Agnes more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Agnes mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Imelda and Agnes boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Agnes is primarily a girl name.

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