Moira vs Venus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moira

Girl #1,902 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,902
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Venus

Girl #1,727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, desire, beauty"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,727
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ven, Vee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Moira Rank #1,902
Venus Rank #1,727

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 vs #1902 for Moira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moira ___

  • Moira Rose
  • Moira Grace
  • Moira Anne
  • Moira Claire
  • Moira Jean
  • Moira Kathleen

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Moira

Fiona Brigid Siobhan Conor Finn

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moira or Venus more popular?

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 compared to Moira at #1902 in the United States.

What do Moira and Venus mean?

Moira means "fate, destiny" (Greek origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are Moira and Venus boy or girl names?

Moira is primarily a girl name. Venus is primarily a girl name.

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