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Sara vs Rose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Rose Rank #115

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 vs #187 for Sara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Rose more popular?

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do Sara and Rose mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Sara and Rose boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Rose is primarily a girl name.

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