Pilar vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

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Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Sharon Rank #1,230

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #3452 for Pilar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Sharon more popular?

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Sharon mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pilar and Sharon boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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