Ellen vs Bella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Bella Rank #109

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Bella more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Bella mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin).

Are Ellen and Bella boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Bella is primarily a girl name.