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Agnes

Pronunciation: [ AGN-ihs ]

Boy Name #19,837 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Agnes is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AGN-ihs.

Parents who love the name Agnes often also consider Agnes, Agatha, Agustus .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,837
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Agn Agy Agnie

Also a Girl Name

Agnes is also used as a girl name, ranked #1064.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agnes

Is Agnes a boy or girl name?
Agnes is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19837. As a girl name, it is ranked #1064. Agnes is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Agnes?
Agnes is pronounced AGN-ihs.
How popular is the name Agnes?
Agnes is currently ranked #19837 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Agnes?
Common nicknames for Agnes include Agn, Agy, and Agnie.
Is Agnes a common or rare name?
Agnes is an uncommon name, ranked #19837 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Agnes

Agnes is a boy name .

Is Agnes a boy or girl name? Agnes is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,837 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,064. Agnes is more commonly used as a girl name.

Agnes is currently ranked #19,837 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Agnes include Agn, Agy, and Agnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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