Amber vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amber

Girl #541 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, waxy substance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amb

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amber Rank #541
Jolene Rank #608

Amber is more popular, ranked #541 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amber ___

  • Amber Rose
  • Amber Lynn
  • Amber Marie
  • Amber Grace
  • Amber Nicole
  • Amber Lee

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amber

Crystal Jade Opal Chase Devon

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber or Jolene more popular?

Amber is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Amber and Jolene mean?

Amber means "ambergris, waxy substance" (Arabic origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Amber and Jolene boy or girl names?

Amber is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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