Elena vs Lorraine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Elena Rank #45

Lorraine Rank #1,416

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Is Elena or Lorraine more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Elena and Lorraine mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Elena and Lorraine boy or girl names?

Elena is primarily a girl name. Lorraine is primarily a girl name.