Lara vs Marisol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Marisol

Girl #739 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea and sun"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Puerto Rican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#739
Total SSA Count
380
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Sol, Sola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Marisol Rank #739

Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Marisol ___

  • Marisol Elena
  • Marisol Isabel
  • Marisol Grace
  • Marisol Renee
  • Marisol Luz
  • Marisol Carmen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Marisol

Lucia Paloma Rafael Diego Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Marisol more popular?

Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Marisol mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Marisol means "sea and sun" (Spanish origin).

Are Lara and Marisol boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Marisol is primarily a girl name.

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