Cassandra vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassandra Rank #614
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #614 for Cassandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassandra ___

  • Cassandra Marie
  • Cassandra Rose
  • Cassandra Anne
  • Cassandra Lynn
  • Cassandra Elizabeth
  • Cassandra Jane

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cassandra

Orion Penelope Helena Jason Daphne

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassandra or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Cassandra at #614 in the United States.

What do Cassandra and Lorelei mean?

Cassandra means "shining upon man" (Greek origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Cassandra and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Cassandra is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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