Ellinor vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellinor

Girl #4,593 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Ellinor Rank #4,593

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #4593 for Ellinor.

Is Ellinor or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ellinor at #4593 in the United States.

What do Ellinor and Lena mean?

Ellinor means "bright, shining one" (Greek origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Ellinor and Lena boy or girl names?

Ellinor is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.