Elma vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Boy #12,095 Most Popular

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Elma Rank #12,095

Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #12095 for Elma.

Is Elma or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elma at #12095 in the United States.

What do Elma and Ellen mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elma and Ellen boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.