Elsie vs Nell

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 #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

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Elsie Rank #155

Nell Rank #1,460

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Elsie or Nell more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Nell mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Elsie and Nell boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Nell is primarily a girl name.