Molly vs Rylee

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
Rylee Rank #125

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 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

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Rylee more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Molly and Rylee mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are Molly and Rylee boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Rylee is primarily a girl name.

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