Paulina vs Caroline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

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Paulina Rank #780

Caroline Rank #92

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 vs #780 for Paulina.

Is Paulina or Caroline more popular?

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Paulina and Caroline mean?

Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Caroline means "free woman, free man" (Germanic (Karl) origin).

Are Paulina and Caroline boy or girl names?

Paulina is primarily a girl name. Caroline is primarily a girl name.