Elenor vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elenor

Girl #5,550 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Elenor Rank #5,550

Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #5550 for Elenor.

Is Elenor or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elenor at #5550 in the United States.

What do Elenor and Ellen mean?

Elenor means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Old French origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elenor and Ellen boy or girl names?

Elenor is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.