Elsa vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsa

Girl #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

German Scandinavian Spanish Swedish

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Elsa Rank #939

Ellen Rank #1,032

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Elsa or Ellen more popular?

Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Elsa and Ellen mean?

Elsa means "pledged to God" (Germanic/Hebrew origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elsa and Ellen boy or girl names?

Elsa is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.