Minnie vs Molly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minnie

Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,763
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Min

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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Minnie Rank #2,763
Molly Rank #208

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Minnie ___

  • Minnie Rose
  • Minnie Pearl
  • Minnie Mae
  • Minnie Lou
  • Minnie Belle

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Minnie

Nellie Millie Bertie Archie Elsie

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minnie or Molly more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Minnie and Molly mean?

Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Minnie and Molly boy or girl names?

Minnie is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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