Molly vs Thea

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
Thea Rank #348

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #348 for Thea.

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

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Thea more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do Molly and Thea mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Molly and Thea boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Thea is primarily a girl name.

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