Sibling names for Penelope
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Penelope usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Penelope, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Penelope
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria | #26 | 30,916 | 2010s | |
| Kinsley | Cyne's clearing (place name) | #93 | 16,402 | 2010s |
| Scarlett | scarlet (surname for a cloth dealer) | #32 | 31,763 | 2010s |
| Gracelynn | Grace + Lynn | #442 | 4,114 | 2010s |
| Evelynn | #301 | 4,992 | 2010s | |
| Emery | #74 | 15,424 | 2010s | |
| Mila | dear, gracious (Slavic mil-) | #43 | 29,024 | 2010s |
| Brynlee | #243 | 6,840 | 2010s | |
| Quinn | descendant of Conn (surname) | #97 | 14,494 | 2010s |
| Adalynn | noble (variant of Adeline) | #184 | 10,160 | 2010s |
| Gemma | gem, jewel | #170 | 8,040 | 2010s |
Brother names for Penelope
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | round hill (Scottish) | #196 | 8,964 | 2010s |
| Messiah | anointed one | #207 | 9,581 | 2010s |
| Jensen | son of Jens (John) | #282 | 5,579 | 2010s |
| Odin | frenzy, inspiration (Norse god) | #502 | 4,184 | 2010s |
| Lincoln | lake settlement (place name) | #69 | 26,474 | 2010s |
| Daxton | #379 | 4,671 | 2010s | |
| Nash | at the ash tree (surname) | #255 | 7,153 | 2010s |
| Carter | cart driver (surname) | #45 | 31,757 | 2010s |
| Greyson | son of the steward (variant of Grayson) | #149 | 16,387 | 2010s |
| Finley | fair warrior (from Gaelic Fionnlagh) | #333 | 5,883 | 2010s |
| Jameson | son of James | #137 | 17,521 | 2010s |
| Mateo | 'gift of Yahweh' (via Matthew) | #8 | 53,265 | 2020s |
Penelope's era
Penelope ranked #22 for girls in 2025, against #34 in 2015. Its best year was 2022, at #21. A sibling name from the same wave will sound like it was chosen by the same parents; a name from an older or newer wave can make one child's name feel dated next to the other's.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Penelope included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Penelope
These names follow Penelope's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Penelope. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Paisley same first letter as Penelope
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Penelope's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Penelope's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Penelope or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Penelope itself are excluded.