Ellen vs Blythe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

English Scottish American

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Ellen Rank #19,801

Blythe Rank #19,658

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Blythe more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Blythe mean?

Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin). Blythe means "happy, carefree, joyous" (Old English blithe origin).

Are Ellen and Blythe boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a boy name. Blythe is primarily a boy name.