Agnes vs Esperanza

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Esperanza Rank #1,017

Esperanza is more popular, ranked #1017 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

Esperanza ___

  • Esperanza Maria
  • Esperanza Luz
  • Esperanza Carmen
  • Esperanza Rosa
  • Esperanza Dolores
  • Esperanza Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Esperanza

Miguel Carmen Rodrigo Lourdes Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Esperanza more popular?

Esperanza is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Esperanza mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Esperanza means "hope" (Latin origin).

Are Agnes and Esperanza boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Esperanza is primarily a girl name.

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