Famous vs Winfrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Famous

Boy #23,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"widely known, celebrated, renowned"

Origin: Latin via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,418
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fame

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Winfrey

Boy #23,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wine (joy) and peace combined"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,354
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Win, Winn, Frey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Famous Rank #23,418
Winfrey Rank #23,354

Winfrey is more popular, ranked #23354 vs #23418 for Famous.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Famous ___

  • Famous James
  • Famous Lee
  • Famous Ray
  • Famous Dean
  • Famous Cole

Winfrey ___

  • Winfrey James
  • Winfrey Alexander
  • Winfrey Thomas
  • Winfrey Lee
  • Winfrey Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Famous

Legend Royal Major True Brave

If you choose Winfrey

Harpo Langston Tennyson Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Famous or Winfrey more popular?

Winfrey is more popular, ranked #23354 compared to Famous at #23418 in the United States.

What do Famous and Winfrey mean?

Famous means "widely known, celebrated, renowned" (Latin via English origin). Winfrey means "wine (joy) and peace combined" (English origin).

Are Famous and Winfrey boy or girl names?

Famous is primarily a boy name. Winfrey is primarily a boy name.

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