Polly vs Minnie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English Irish American

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Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

English American Scottish

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Polly Rank #2,192

Minnie Rank #2,763

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Is Polly or Minnie more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Polly and Minnie mean?

Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Polly and Minnie boy or girl names?

Polly is primarily a girl name. Minnie is primarily a girl name.