Molly vs Minnie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English Irish American Australian

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Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

English American Scottish

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Molly Rank #208

Minnie Rank #2,763

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Is Molly or Minnie more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Molly and Minnie mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Molly and Minnie boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Minnie is primarily a girl name.