Penelope vs Sofia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Penelope Rank #28

Sofia Rank #10

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #28 for Penelope.

Is Penelope or Sofia more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Sofia mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin).

Are Penelope and Sofia boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Sofia is primarily a girl name.