Della vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Lorelei mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Della and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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