Lorelei vs Mae

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

Lorelei Rank #456
Mae Rank #530

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #530 for Mae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Mae more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Mae mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lorelei and Mae boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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