Halley vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Halley

Girl #2,721 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy (folk association)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,721
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hal

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Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Halley Rank #2,721
Ladd Rank #4,806

Halley is more popular, ranked #2721 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Halley ___

  • Halley Grace
  • Halley Rose
  • Halley Ann
  • Halley Kate
  • Halley Jane
  • Halley Mae

Ladd ___

  • Ladd Michael
  • Ladd James
  • Ladd Thomas
  • Ladd Dean
  • Ladd Eugene
  • Ladd William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Halley

Finn Ivy Emmett Wren Cole

If you choose Ladd

Chad Brad Brent Tammy Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halley or Ladd more popular?

Halley is more popular, ranked #2721 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Halley and Ladd mean?

Halley means "holy (folk association)" (Old English origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Halley and Ladd boy or girl names?

Halley is primarily a girl name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.

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