Belle vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Belle

Girl #1,008 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful"

Origin: French

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Belle Rank #1,008

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1008 for Belle.

Is Belle or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Belle at #1008 in the United States.

What do Belle and Ella mean?

Belle means "beautiful" (French origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Belle and Ella boy or girl names?

Belle is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.