Lorna vs Loretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorna

Girl #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish place name

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Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

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Lorna Rank #3,172

Loretta Rank #677

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 vs #3172 for Lorna.

Is Lorna or Loretta more popular?

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 compared to Lorna at #3172 in the United States.

What do Lorna and Loretta mean?

Lorna means "from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland" (Scottish place name origin). Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin).

Are Lorna and Loretta boy or girl names?

Lorna is primarily a girl name. Loretta is primarily a girl name.