Ellen vs Johanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Johanna Rank #848

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Johanna more popular?

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Johanna mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Johanna boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Johanna is primarily a girl name.