Elvira vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvira

Girl #2,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign, true"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

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Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Elvira Rank #2,277

Viola Rank #1,189

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 vs #2277 for Elvira.

Is Elvira or Viola more popular?

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 compared to Elvira at #2277 in the United States.

What do Elvira and Viola mean?

Elvira means "foreign, true" (Visigothic Germanic origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Elvira and Viola boy or girl names?

Elvira is primarily a girl name. Viola is primarily a girl name.