Gretel vs Talitha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretel

Girl #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gret

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Popularity Comparison

Gretel Rank #3,274
Talitha Rank #3,254

Talitha is more popular, ranked #3254 vs #3274 for Gretel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretel ___

  • Gretel Rose
  • Gretel Marie
  • Gretel Louise
  • Gretel Elise
  • Gretel Anna
  • Gretel Clare

Talitha ___

  • Talitha Rose
  • Talitha Jane
  • Talitha Eloise
  • Talitha Grace
  • Talitha Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Hansel Fritz Liesel Anneliese Klaus

If you choose Talitha

Silas Selah Ezra Tabitha Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretel or Talitha more popular?

Talitha is more popular, ranked #3254 compared to Gretel at #3274 in the United States.

What do Gretel and Talitha mean?

Gretel means "pearl" (Greek via Germanic origin). Talitha means "little girl, maiden" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gretel and Talitha boy or girl names?

Gretel is primarily a girl name. Talitha is primarily a girl name.

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