Nellie vs Mollie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Mollie Rank #1,209

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

Is Nellie or Mollie more popular?

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

What do Nellie and Mollie mean?

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

Are Nellie and Mollie boy or girl names?

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