Cassidy 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

Popularity Comparison

Cassidy Rank #476
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #476 for Cassidy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

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 Cassidy

Montana Savannah Ryder Colton Dakota

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Cassidy at #476 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Lorelei mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Cassidy and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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