Filomena vs Jacinta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Filomena

Girl #4,766 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of strength"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,766
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Filo, Mena, Phil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jacinta

Girl #4,705 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious purple gemstone (jacinth)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,705
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaci, Cinta, Jacin

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Filomena Rank #4,766
Jacinta Rank #4,705

Jacinta is more popular, ranked #4705 vs #4766 for Filomena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Filomena ___

  • Filomena Grace
  • Filomena Rose
  • Filomena Maria
  • Filomena Elena
  • Filomena Clara
  • Filomena Lucia

Jacinta ___

  • Jacinta Maria
  • Jacinta Sofia
  • Jacinta Isabel
  • Jacinta Elena
  • Jacinta Carmen
  • Jacinta Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Filomena

Beatrice Rosaria Lorenzo Gianni Serafina

If you choose Jacinta

Rodrigo Catalina Fernando Esperanza Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Filomena or Jacinta more popular?

Jacinta is more popular, ranked #4705 compared to Filomena at #4766 in the United States.

What do Filomena and Jacinta mean?

Filomena means "lover of strength" (Ancient Greek origin). Jacinta means "precious purple gemstone (jacinth)" (Greek origin).

Are Filomena and Jacinta boy or girl names?

Filomena is primarily a girl name. Jacinta is primarily a girl name.

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