Ellen vs Luella

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 #826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic (Hludwig via Louise)

English American Southern American

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Luella Rank #826

Luella is more popular, ranked #826 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Luella more popular?

Luella is more popular, ranked #826 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Luella mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Luella means "famous warrior" (Germanic (Hludwig via Louise) origin).

Are Ellen and Luella boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Luella is primarily a girl name.