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Ellen vs Alla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alla

Girl #71,564 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, everything, noble"

Origin: Germanic via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Polish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,564
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Alla Rank #71,564

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #71564 for Alla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Alla more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Alla at #71564 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Alla mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Alla means "all, everything, noble" (Germanic via Slavic origin).

Are Ellen and Alla boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Alla is primarily a girl name.

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