Florence vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Florence Rank #435
Jolene Rank #608

Florence is more popular, ranked #435 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Florence ___

  • Florence Grace
  • Florence Rose
  • Florence Mae
  • Florence Elizabeth
  • Florence Jean
  • Florence Alice

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Florence

Beatrice Cecily Harriet Percy Rupert

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florence or Jolene more popular?

Florence is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Florence and Jolene mean?

Florence means "flourishing, prosperous" (Latin origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Florence and Jolene boy or girl names?

Florence is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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