Eleanor vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleanor

Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Eleanor Rank #14

Ella Rank #30

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Eleanor or Ella more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Eleanor and Ella mean?

Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Eleanor and Ella boy or girl names?

Eleanor is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.