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Molly vs Molly

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
Molly Rank #28,261

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #28261 for Molly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Molly more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Molly at #28261 in the United States.

What do Molly and Molly mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Molly and Molly boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a boy name.

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