Ellen vs Ilene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

American Irish English

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Ilene Rank #5,678

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #5678 for Ilene.

Is Ellen or Ilene more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Ilene mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin).

Are Ellen and Ilene boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Ilene is primarily a girl name.