Ellen vs Etta

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 #976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Italian Scandinavian

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Etta Rank #976

Etta is more popular, ranked #976 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Etta more popular?

Etta is more popular, ranked #976 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Etta mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Etta means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Etta boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Etta is primarily a girl name.