Agatha vs Sybil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agatha

Girl #1,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"good, honorable, noble"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Polish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,621
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aggie, Agga, Thea

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Sybil

Girl #1,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prophetess, oracle"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,556
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Syb, Sibby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Agatha Rank #1,621
Sybil Rank #1,556

Sybil is more popular, ranked #1556 vs #1621 for Agatha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agatha ___

  • Agatha Rose
  • Agatha Mary
  • Agatha Clare
  • Agatha Louise
  • Agatha Victoria
  • Agatha Jane

Sybil ___

  • Sybil Rose
  • Sybil Jane
  • Sybil Marie
  • Sybil Claire
  • Sybil Anne
  • Sybil Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agatha

Beatrice Harriet Josephine Edmund Percival

If you choose Sybil

Edith Cora Adelaide Millicent Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agatha or Sybil more popular?

Sybil is more popular, ranked #1556 compared to Agatha at #1621 in the United States.

What do Agatha and Sybil mean?

Agatha means "good, honorable, noble" (Greek origin). Sybil means "prophetess, oracle" (Greek origin).

Are Agatha and Sybil boy or girl names?

Agatha is primarily a girl name. Sybil is primarily a girl name.

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