Ellen vs Elke

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 #16,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Belgian

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Elke Rank #16,898

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #16898 for Elke.

Is Ellen or Elke more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elke at #16898 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Elke mean?

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

Are Ellen and Elke boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Elke is primarily a girl name.