Courtney vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Courtney Rank #1,992
Polly Rank #2,192

Courtney is more popular, ranked #1992 vs #2192 for Polly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Courtney ___

  • Courtney Marie
  • Courtney Anne
  • Courtney Elizabeth
  • Courtney Lee
  • Courtney Nicole
  • Courtney Lynn

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 Courtney

Brittany Ashley Tyler Brandon Morgan

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Courtney or Polly more popular?

Courtney is more popular, ranked #1992 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Courtney and Polly mean?

Courtney means "from the domain of Curtius" (Norman French origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Courtney and Polly boy or girl names?

Courtney is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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