Agnes vs Elsa

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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Elsa

Girl #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Spanish Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#939
Total SSA Count
280
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Elsie

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Elsa Rank #939

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 vs #1064 for Agnes.

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

Elsa ___

  • Elsa Rose
  • Elsa Jane
  • Elsa Marie
  • Elsa Grace
  • Elsa Sofia
  • Elsa Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Elsa

Ingrid Lars Astrid Erik Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Elsa more popular?

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Elsa mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Elsa means "pledged to God" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are Agnes and Elsa boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Elsa is primarily a girl name.

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