Brigitte vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigitte

Girl #2,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, high, strength"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

French German Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,365
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bri, Britt, Gitte

Playground Safety Score

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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brigitte Rank #2,365
Polly Rank #2,192

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 vs #2365 for Brigitte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brigitte ___

  • Brigitte Marie
  • Brigitte Anne
  • Brigitte Claire
  • Brigitte Elise
  • Brigitte Nicole
  • Brigitte Renee

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brigitte

Colette Margot Vivienne Jacques Pierre

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigitte or Polly more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Brigitte at #2365 in the United States.

What do Brigitte and Polly mean?

Brigitte means "exalted, high, strength" (Old Irish origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Brigitte and Polly boy or girl names?

Brigitte is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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