Lenore vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenore

Girl #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Provençal

Cultural Roots

English French American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,009
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Nore, Nori

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lenore Rank #2,009
Polly Rank #2,192

Lenore is more popular, ranked #2009 vs #2192 for Polly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenore ___

  • Lenore Rose
  • Lenore Grace
  • Lenore Mae
  • Lenore Claire
  • Lenore Estelle
  • Lenore Faye

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenore or Polly more popular?

Lenore is more popular, ranked #2009 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Lenore and Polly mean?

Lenore means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Provençal origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Lenore and Polly boy or girl names?

Lenore is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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