John vs Polli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

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Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Polli Rank #17,169

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #17169 for Polli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Polli more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do John and Polli mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are John and Polli boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Polli is primarily a girl name.

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