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Mattie vs Molly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mattie Rank #1,057
Molly Rank #208

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #1057 for Mattie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattie or Molly more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Mattie at #1057 in the United States.

What do Mattie and Molly mean?

Mattie means "gift of God" (Hebrew (Matthew root) origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Mattie and Molly boy or girl names?

Mattie is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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