Elsie vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Elsie Rank #155

Nellie Rank #520

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Elsie or Nellie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Nellie mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Elsie and Nellie boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.