Annabelle vs Serena

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

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

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Popularity Comparison

Annabelle Rank #349
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 vs #349 for Annabelle.

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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Annabelle at #349 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and Serena mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Annabelle and Serena boy or girl names?

Annabelle is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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