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Lara vs Sarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #740 for Lara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Sarah mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lara and Sarah boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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