Agnes vs Sandra

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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Sandra

Girl #1,043 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,043
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sandy, Sandie, Sandi

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Sandra Rank #1,043

Sandra is more popular, ranked #1043 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

Sandra ___

  • Sandra Lee
  • Sandra Jane
  • Sandra Marie
  • Sandra Lynn
  • Sandra Kay
  • Sandra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Sandra

Linda Carol Nancy Barbara Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Sandra more popular?

Sandra is more popular, ranked #1043 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Sandra mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Sandra means "defender of men" (Greek via Italian origin).

Are Agnes and Sandra boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Sandra is primarily a girl name.

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