Della vs Nell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Della Rank #579

Nell Rank #1,460

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Della or Nell more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Della and Nell mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Della and Nell boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Nell is primarily a girl name.