Jade vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jade Rank #84
Vera Rank #226

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Vera more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Jade and Vera mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Jade and Vera boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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