Addilyn vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addilyn Rank #773
Greta Rank #856

Addilyn is more popular, ranked #773 vs #856 for Greta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilyn ___

  • Addilyn Rose
  • Addilyn Grace
  • Addilyn Mae
  • Addilyn Claire
  • Addilyn Jane
  • Addilyn Faith

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addilyn

Brecken Emmalyn Avery Hadley Brayden

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilyn or Greta more popular?

Addilyn is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Addilyn and Greta mean?

Addilyn means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Addilyn and Greta boy or girl names?

Addilyn is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.

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