Ella vs Nell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Ella Rank #30

Nell Rank #1,460

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Ella or Nell more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Ella and Nell mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Ella and Nell boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Nell is primarily a girl name.