Paulina vs Carolyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,166 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

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Paulina Rank #780

Carolyn Rank #1,166

Paulina is more popular, ranked #780 vs #1166 for Carolyn.

Is Paulina or Carolyn more popular?

Paulina is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Carolyn at #1166 in the United States.

What do Paulina and Carolyn mean?

Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Carolyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Paulina and Carolyn boy or girl names?

Paulina is primarily a girl name. Carolyn is primarily a girl name.