Astrid vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astrid

Girl #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Astrid Rank #383

Nellie Rank #520

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Astrid or Nellie more popular?

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Astrid and Nellie mean?

Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Astrid and Nellie boy or girl names?

Astrid is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.