Della vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

English American Italian

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Della Rank #579

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #579 for Della.

Is Della or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Nellie mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Della and Nellie boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.