Ella vs Eleanor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

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Ella Rank #30

Eleanor Rank #14

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Ella or Eleanor more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Eleanor mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin).

Are Ella and Eleanor boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Eleanor is primarily a girl name.