Ellie vs Millie

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 #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

English American Australian

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Ellie Rank #21

Millie Rank #86

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #86 for Millie.

Is Ellie or Millie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Millie at #86 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Millie mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Ellie and Millie boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.