Ellen vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #12,095 Most Popular

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Elma Rank #12,095

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #12095 for Elma.

Is Ellen or Elma more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elma at #12095 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Elma mean?

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

Are Ellen and Elma boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a boy name.