Maylene vs Pauline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

French English Christian Belgian

15 High Risk

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Maylene Rank #5,238

Pauline Rank #3,445

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 vs #5238 for Maylene.

Is Maylene or Pauline more popular?

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 compared to Maylene at #5238 in the United States.

What do Maylene and Pauline mean?

Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin). Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin).

Are Maylene and Pauline boy or girl names?

Maylene is primarily a girl name. Pauline is primarily a girl name.