Molly vs Vera

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Molly Rank #208
Vera Rank #226

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Vera more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Molly and Vera mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Molly and Vera boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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