Sara vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Vera Rank #226

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sara ___

  • Sara Anne
  • Sara Jane
  • Sara Lynn
  • Sara Marie
  • Sara Grace
  • Sara Beth

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 Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Vera more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Sara and Vera mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Sara and Vera boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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