Agnes vs Noah

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

Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Noah mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agnes and Noah boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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