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Molly vs Mattie

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

Molly Rank #208
Mattie Rank #1,057

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Mattie more popular?

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

What do Molly and Mattie mean?

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

Are Molly and Mattie boy or girl names?

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

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