Naomi vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

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Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
5,741
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Penny, Nell, Nellie

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Popularity Comparison

Naomi Rank #44
Penelope Rank #28

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #44 for Naomi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naomi or Penelope more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Naomi at #44 in the United States.

What do Naomi and Penelope mean?

Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Naomi and Penelope boy or girl names?

Naomi is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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