Hinton vs Molly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hinton

Boy #28,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement, village on elevated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hint, Hinn

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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hinton Rank #28,354
Molly Rank #208

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #28354 for Hinton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hinton ___

  • Hinton James
  • Hinton Lee
  • Hinton William
  • Hinton Charles
  • Hinton Alexander

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hinton

Sutton Colton Preston Harper Weston

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or Molly more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Hinton at #28354 in the United States.

What do Hinton and Molly mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Hinton and Molly boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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