Polly vs Varney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

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Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Norman British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,393
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Varn, Var

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Polly Rank #2,192
Varney Rank #20,393

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 vs #20393 for Varney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Varney ___

  • Varney James
  • Varney Hugh
  • Varney Thomas
  • Varney William
  • Varney Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

If you choose Varney

Percy Cecil Mabel Viola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polly or Varney more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Polly and Varney mean?

Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin).

Are Polly and Varney boy or girl names?

Polly is primarily a girl name. Varney is primarily a boy name.

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