Elsie vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #155
Total SSA Count: 1,901
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 4,653
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155

Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 vs #155 for Elsie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Willow mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Elsie and Willow boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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