Lorraine vs Helen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorraine

Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Girl #424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

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Lorraine Rank #1,416

Helen Rank #424

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Is Lorraine or Helen more popular?

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Lorraine and Helen mean?

Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin). Helen means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Lorraine and Helen boy or girl names?

Lorraine is primarily a girl name. Helen is primarily a girl name.