Edna vs Ethel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Edna Rank #2,052

Ethel Rank #4,921

Edna is more popular, ranked #2052 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Edna or Ethel more popular?

Edna is more popular, ranked #2052 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Edna and Ethel mean?

Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin). Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin).

Are Edna and Ethel boy or girl names?

Edna is primarily a girl name. Ethel is primarily a girl name.