Ellen vs Elsa

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 #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

German Scandinavian Spanish Swedish

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Elsa Rank #939

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Elsa more popular?

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Elsa mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Elsa means "pledged to God" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Elsa boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Elsa is primarily a girl name.