Agnes vs Wendy

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
Wendy Rank #1,097

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1097 for Wendy.

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

Wendy ___

  • Wendy Anne
  • Wendy Lee
  • Wendy Jo
  • Wendy Lynn
  • Wendy Marie
  • Wendy Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Wendy

Peter Michael John Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Wendy more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Wendy at #1097 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Wendy mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Wendy means "friend, friendly" (Literary English origin).

Are Agnes and Wendy boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Wendy is primarily a girl name.

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