Lorelei vs Paige

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

Paige

Girl #375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, page boy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#375
Total SSA Count
826
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pai, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Paige Rank #375

Paige is more popular, ranked #375 vs #456 for Lorelei.

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

Paige ___

  • Paige Elizabeth
  • Paige Marie
  • Paige Ann
  • Paige Lynn
  • Paige Nicole
  • Paige Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Paige

Tyler Logan Taylor Morgan Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Paige more popular?

Paige is more popular, ranked #375 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Paige mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Paige means "young servant, page boy" (Old French origin).

Are Lorelei and Paige boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Paige is primarily a girl name.

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