Ellen vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Zella Rank #1,848

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1848 for Zella.

Is Ellen or Zella more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Zella mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Zella boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.