Ellie vs Sallie

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 #6,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Ellie Rank #21

Sallie Rank #6,118

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #6118 for Sallie.

Is Ellie or Sallie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sallie at #6118 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Sallie mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Sallie means "princess" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellie and Sallie boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Sallie is primarily a girl name.