Ava vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Ava Rank #9

Elsie Rank #155

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #155 for Elsie.

Is Ava or Elsie more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Ava and Elsie mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Ava and Elsie boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.