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Sierra vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sierra

Girl #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain range with jagged peaks"

Origin: Spanish/Latin (serra = saw)

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
505
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sierra Rank #596
Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #596 for Sierra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Sierra at #596 in the United States.

What do Sierra and Vera mean?

Sierra means "mountain range with jagged peaks" (Spanish/Latin (serra = saw) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Sierra and Vera boy or girl names?

Sierra is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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