Bella vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Bella Rank #109

Ellen Rank #1,032

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Bella or Ellen more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Bella and Ellen mean?

Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bella and Ellen boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.