Gena vs Polli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

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Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

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Popularity Comparison

Gena Rank #17,315
Polli Rank #17,169

Polli is more popular, ranked #17169 vs #17315 for Gena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Polli more popular?

Polli is more popular, ranked #17169 compared to Gena at #17315 in the United States.

What do Gena and Polli mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Gena and Polli boy or girl names?

Gena is primarily a girl name. Polli is primarily a girl name.

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