Lola vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lola

Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Cultural Roots

Spanish English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #272 for Lola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lola ___

  • Lola Rose
  • Lola Grace
  • Lola Mae
  • Lola Jean
  • Lola Belle
  • Lola Darlene

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lola

Stella Iris Cleo Nico Otis

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Lola and Noah mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lola and Noah boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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