Elsie vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English American

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Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

English German Irish

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Elsie Rank #155

Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #155 for Elsie.

Is Elsie or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Ava mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Elsie and Ava boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Ava is primarily a girl name.