Ansley vs Pilar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ansley Rank #1,317
Pilar Rank #3,452

Ansley is more popular, ranked #1317 vs #3452 for Pilar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

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Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or Pilar more popular?

Ansley is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Ansley and Pilar mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are Ansley and Pilar boy or girl names?

Ansley is primarily a girl name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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