Eleanor vs Ileana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleanor

Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Eleanor Rank #14

Ileana Rank #2,408

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Is Eleanor or Ileana more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Eleanor and Ileana mean?

Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Eleanor and Ileana boy or girl names?

Eleanor is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.