Ermine vs Sapphyre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ermine

Girl #19,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,707
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ermi, Min

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Popularity Comparison

Ermine Rank #19,707
Sapphyre Rank #19,553

Sapphyre is more popular, ranked #19553 vs #19707 for Ermine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ermine ___

  • Ermine Rose
  • Ermine Louise
  • Ermine Claire
  • Ermine Pearl
  • Ermine Grace

Sapphyre ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ermine

Hermione Lavinia Cecily Edmund Jasper

If you choose Sapphyre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ermine or Sapphyre more popular?

Sapphyre is more popular, ranked #19553 compared to Ermine at #19707 in the United States.

What do Ermine and Sapphyre mean?

Ermine means "white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty" (Old French origin).

Are Ermine and Sapphyre boy or girl names?

Ermine is primarily a girl name. Sapphyre is primarily a girl name.

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