Sofia vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Sofia Rank #10

Penelope Rank #28

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

Is Sofia or Penelope more popular?

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

What do Sofia and Penelope mean?

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

Are Sofia and Penelope boy or girl names?

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