Pilar vs Rochelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Rochelle Rank #3,963

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 vs #3963 for Rochelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Rochelle ___

  • Rochelle Ann
  • Rochelle Marie
  • Rochelle Nicole
  • Rochelle Denise
  • Rochelle Lynn
  • Rochelle Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Rochelle

Michelle Danielle Andre Darnell Chanelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Rochelle more popular?

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 compared to Rochelle at #3963 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Rochelle mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Rochelle means "little rock" (Old French (roche + -elle) origin).

Are Pilar and Rochelle boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Rochelle is primarily a girl name.

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