Pauline vs Adele

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 #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

French English German Italian

✓ All Clear

Pauline Rank #3,445

Adele Rank #799

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 vs #3445 for Pauline.

Is Pauline or Adele more popular?

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 compared to Pauline at #3445 in the United States.

What do Pauline and Adele mean?

Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin). Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Pauline and Adele boy or girl names?

Pauline is primarily a girl name. Adele is primarily a girl name.