Molly vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Molly Rank #208

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #208 for Molly.

Is Molly or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Molly and Elsie mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Molly and Elsie boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.