Marisol vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marisol Rank #739
Paula Rank #753

Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 vs #753 for Paula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marisol ___

  • Marisol Elena
  • Marisol Isabel
  • Marisol Grace
  • Marisol Renee
  • Marisol Luz
  • Marisol Carmen

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marisol

Lucia Paloma Rafael Diego Valentina

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marisol or Paula more popular?

Marisol is more popular, ranked #739 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Marisol and Paula mean?

Marisol means "sea and sun" (Spanish origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Marisol and Paula boy or girl names?

Marisol is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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