Lorelei vs Loretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

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Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

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Lorelei Rank #456

Loretta Rank #677

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #677 for Loretta.

Is Lorelei or Loretta more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Loretta mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin).

Are Lorelei and Loretta boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Loretta is primarily a girl name.