Mollie vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mollie

Girl #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Mollie Rank #1,209

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1209 for Mollie.

Is Mollie or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Mollie at #1209 in the United States.

What do Mollie and Nellie mean?

Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Mollie and Nellie boy or girl names?

Mollie is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.