Agnes vs Leni

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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Leni

Girl #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright, shining torch"

Origin: Greek via Germanic Helena

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,245
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Leni Rank #1,245

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1245 for Leni.

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

Leni ___

  • Leni Rose
  • Leni Mae
  • Leni Grace
  • Leni Joy
  • Leni Claire
  • Leni Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Leni

Mia Elsa Nora Finn Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Leni more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Leni at #1245 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Leni mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Leni means "light, bright, shining torch" (Greek via Germanic Helena origin).

Are Agnes and Leni boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Leni is primarily a girl name.

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