Adelaide vs Pauline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelaide

Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Australian

✓ All Clear

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

French English Christian Belgian

15 High Risk

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Adelaide Rank #271

Pauline Rank #3,445

Adelaide is more popular, ranked #271 vs #3445 for Pauline.

Is Adelaide or Pauline more popular?

Adelaide is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Pauline at #3445 in the United States.

What do Adelaide and Pauline mean?

Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin).

Are Adelaide and Pauline boy or girl names?

Adelaide is primarily a girl name. Pauline is primarily a girl name.