Pilar vs Mariposa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American Catalan

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Girl #4,842 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"butterfly"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

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Pilar Rank #3,452

Mariposa Rank #4,842

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 vs #4842 for Mariposa.

Is Pilar or Mariposa more popular?

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 compared to Mariposa at #4842 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Mariposa mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Mariposa means "butterfly" (Spanish origin).

Are Pilar and Mariposa boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Mariposa is primarily a girl name.