Agnes vs Claudia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Claudia Rank #1,091

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Claudia more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Claudia mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin).

Are Agnes and Claudia boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Claudia is primarily a girl name.

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