Molly vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Molly Rank #208
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #208 for Molly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Molly ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Molly and Olivia mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Molly and Olivia boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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