Haley vs Pearl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

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Pearl

Girl #800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"precious gemstone formed in oysters"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#800
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pearlie, Pea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haley Rank #781
Pearl Rank #800

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 vs #800 for Pearl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

Pearl ___

  • Pearl Mae
  • Pearl Louise
  • Pearl Grace
  • Pearl Eloise
  • Pearl Frances
  • Pearl June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Pearl

Ruby Violet Hazel Ivy Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Pearl more popular?

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 compared to Pearl at #800 in the United States.

What do Haley and Pearl mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Pearl means "precious gemstone formed in oysters" (Latin origin).

Are Haley and Pearl boy or girl names?

Haley is primarily a girl name. Pearl is primarily a girl name.

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