Maggie vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maggie Rank #299
Mallory Rank #412

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie or Mallory more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Mallory mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Maggie and Mallory boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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