Elenor vs Lena

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 #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Elenor Rank #5,550

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #5550 for Elenor.

Is Elenor or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Elenor at #5550 in the United States.

What do Elenor and Lena mean?

Elenor means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Old French origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Elenor and Lena boy or girl names?

Elenor is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.