Gloria 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

Gloria Rank #654
Jolene Rank #608

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #654 for Gloria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gloria ___

  • Gloria Jean
  • Gloria Ann
  • Gloria Marie
  • Gloria Rose
  • Gloria Mae
  • Gloria Faye

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 Gloria

Frank Vincent Sylvia Vera Eugene

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gloria or Jolene more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Gloria at #654 in the United States.

What do Gloria and Jolene mean?

Gloria means "glory, fame" (Latin origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Gloria and Jolene boy or girl names?

Gloria is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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