Journey vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Journey Rank #322
Lorelei Rank #456

Journey is more popular, ranked #322 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Journey ___

  • Journey Grace
  • Journey Lee
  • Journey Skye
  • Journey Faith
  • Journey Rose
  • Journey Jade

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Journey

Destiny Haven Lyric Sage Story

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Journey or Lorelei more popular?

Journey is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Journey and Lorelei mean?

Journey means "a day's travel, voyage" (Old French origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Journey and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Journey is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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