Pilar vs Sophie

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Sophie Rank #60

Sophie is more popular, ranked #60 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

Sophie ___

  • Sophie Rose
  • Sophie Grace
  • Sophie Claire
  • Sophie Anne
  • Sophie Louise
  • Sophie Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Sophie

Olivia Charlotte Felix Edmund Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Sophie more popular?

Sophie is more popular, ranked #60 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Sophie mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Sophie means "skill, knowledge" (Greek origin).

Are Pilar and Sophie boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Sophie is primarily a girl name.

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