Isabel vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isabel Rank #167
Serena Rank #332

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 vs #332 for Serena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isabel or Serena more popular?

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Isabel and Serena mean?

Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Isabel and Serena boy or girl names?

Isabel is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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