Imelda vs Roisin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mel, Elda, Immy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Roisin Rank #3,589

Roisin is more popular, ranked #3589 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imelda ___

  • Imelda Grace
  • Imelda Rose
  • Imelda Maria
  • Imelda Louise
  • Imelda Claire
  • Imelda Sofia

Roisin ___

  • Roisin Maeve
  • Roisin Aoife
  • Roisin Brigid
  • Roisin Claire
  • Roisin Grace
  • Roisin Sinead

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imelda

Matilda Isolde Rosario Catalina Rodrigo

If you choose Roisin

Siobhan Niamh Caitlin Padraig Ciarán

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Roisin more popular?

Roisin is more popular, ranked #3589 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Roisin mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Roisin means "little rose" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Imelda and Roisin boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Roisin is primarily a girl name.

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