Mulan vs Susannah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mulan Rank #2,551
Susannah Rank #2,715

Mulan is more popular, ranked #2551 vs #2715 for Susannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

Susannah ___

  • Susannah Grace
  • Susannah Mae
  • Susannah Jane
  • Susannah Claire
  • Susannah Rose
  • Susannah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

If you choose Susannah

Josephine Harriet Eliza Nathaniel Solomon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulan or Susannah more popular?

Mulan is more popular, ranked #2551 compared to Susannah at #2715 in the United States.

What do Mulan and Susannah mean?

Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin). Susannah means "lily, graceful lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mulan and Susannah boy or girl names?

Mulan is primarily a girl name. Susannah is primarily a girl name.

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