Annabelle vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annabelle

Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Annabelle Rank #349
Mallory Rank #412

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabelle ___

  • Annabelle Grace
  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Louise
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle Jane
  • Annabelle Marie

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or Mallory more popular?

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and Mallory mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Annabelle and Mallory boy or girl names?

Annabelle is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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