Ellen vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Ellen or Geraldine more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Geraldine mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.