Agnes vs Maite

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

Maite

Girl #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mati

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Maite Rank #1,045

Maite is more popular, ranked #1045 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

Maite ___

  • Maite Rosa
  • Maite Carmen
  • Maite Elena
  • Maite Isabel
  • Maite Lucia
  • Maite Ines

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Maite

Amaia Itziar Iker Ainhoa Izaro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Maite more popular?

Maite is more popular, ranked #1045 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Maite mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Maite means "love" (Basque origin).

Are Agnes and Maite boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Maite is primarily a girl name.

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