Ellen vs Della

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

English American Italian

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Della Rank #579

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Della mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Della boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.