Elke vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elke

Girl #16,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Elke Rank #16,898

Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #16898 for Elke.

Is Elke or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elke at #16898 in the United States.

What do Elke and Ellen mean?

Elke means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elke and Ellen boy or girl names?

Elke is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.