Ellie vs Eva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

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Ellie Rank #21

Eva Rank #120

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #120 for Eva.

Is Ellie or Eva more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Eva at #120 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Eva mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellie and Eva boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Eva is primarily a girl name.