Agnes vs Silvia

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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Silvia

Girl #1,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Romanian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sil, Silvy, Via

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Silvia Rank #1,167

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1167 for Silvia.

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

Silvia ___

  • Silvia Rose
  • Silvia Elena
  • Silvia Maria
  • Silvia Grace
  • Silvia Anna
  • Silvia Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Silvia

Giulia Isabella Marco Elena Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Silvia more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Silvia at #1167 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Silvia mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Silvia means "forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Agnes and Silvia boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Silvia is primarily a girl name.

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