Jolene vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Martha Rank #667

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #667 for Martha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Martha more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Martha mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jolene and Martha boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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