Ella vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Ella Rank #30

Penelope Rank #28

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Ella or Penelope more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Penelope mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Ella and Penelope boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.