Dolores vs Fabiola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dolores

Girl #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,167
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lola, Lolita, Dee

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Fabiola

Girl #3,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bean grower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Belgian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,120
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fabi, Faby, Biola

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Popularity Comparison

Dolores Rank #3,167
Fabiola Rank #3,120

Fabiola is more popular, ranked #3120 vs #3167 for Dolores.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dolores ___

  • Dolores Grace
  • Dolores Mae
  • Dolores Rose
  • Dolores Ann
  • Dolores Elena
  • Dolores Carmen

Fabiola ___

  • Fabiola Maria
  • Fabiola Elena
  • Fabiola Isabel
  • Fabiola Rosa
  • Fabiola Carmen
  • Fabiola Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dolores

Carmen Esperanza Rosario Isabel Luis

If you choose Fabiola

Isabella Valentina Rodrigo Emilio Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolores or Fabiola more popular?

Fabiola is more popular, ranked #3120 compared to Dolores at #3167 in the United States.

What do Dolores and Fabiola mean?

Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin). Fabiola means "bean grower" (Latin origin).

Are Dolores and Fabiola boy or girl names?

Dolores is primarily a girl name. Fabiola is primarily a girl name.

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