Agnes vs Susan

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
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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Susan Rank #1,137

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1137 for Susan.

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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Susan more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Susan mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agnes and Susan boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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