Pauline vs Adelaide

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pauline

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

French English Christian Belgian

15 High Risk

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Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Australian

✓ All Clear

Pauline Rank #3,445

Adelaide Rank #271

Adelaide is more popular, ranked #271 vs #3445 for Pauline.

Is Pauline or Adelaide more popular?

Adelaide is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Pauline at #3445 in the United States.

What do Pauline and Adelaide mean?

Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin). Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin).

Are Pauline and Adelaide boy or girl names?

Pauline is primarily a girl name. Adelaide is primarily a girl name.