Estelle vs Loretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
422
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Retta, Lori, Lorrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Estelle Rank #636
Loretta Rank #677

Estelle is more popular, ranked #636 vs #677 for Loretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estelle ___

  • Estelle Rose
  • Estelle Mae
  • Estelle Claire
  • Estelle Louise
  • Estelle June
  • Estelle Jade

Loretta ___

  • Loretta Mae
  • Loretta Jean
  • Loretta Ann
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Loretta Grace
  • Loretta Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estelle

Cecile Margot Lucien Felix Vivienne

If you choose Loretta

Rosetta Vera Mabel Darlene Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estelle or Loretta more popular?

Estelle is more popular, ranked #636 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Estelle and Loretta mean?

Estelle means "star" (French origin). Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin).

Are Estelle and Loretta boy or girl names?

Estelle is primarily a girl name. Loretta is primarily a girl name.

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