Ellen vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Ellen Rank #19,801

Nora Rank #19,726

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Nora mean?

Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin). Nora means "Honor" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Ellen and Nora boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a boy name. Nora is primarily a boy name.