Artem vs Sasha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artem

Boy #2,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Bulgarian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,174
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tyoma, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Artem Rank #2,174
Sasha Rank #641

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 vs #2174 for Artem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artem ___

  • Artem Alexander
  • Artem Nikolai
  • Artem Dmitri
  • Artem Mikhail
  • Artem Sergei
  • Artem Viktor

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artem

Dmitri Nikita Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artem or Sasha more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Artem at #2174 in the United States.

What do Artem and Sasha mean?

Artem means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" (Greek origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Artem and Sasha boy or girl names?

Artem is primarily a boy name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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