Autumn vs Sarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sally, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Autumn Rank #79
Sarah Rank #95

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 vs #95 for Sarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Autumn ___

  • Autumn Rose
  • Autumn Grace
  • Autumn Jade
  • Autumn Skye
  • Autumn Claire
  • Autumn Faye

Sarah ___

  • Sarah Grace
  • Sarah Elizabeth
  • Sarah Jane
  • Sarah Ann
  • Sarah Rose
  • Sarah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Autumn

Ivy Summer June River Wren

If you choose Sarah

Rachel Rebecca Hannah Miriam Isaac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autumn or Sarah more popular?

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Sarah at #95 in the United States.

What do Autumn and Sarah mean?

Autumn means "the fall season" (Latin (autumnus) origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Autumn and Sarah boy or girl names?

Autumn is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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