Helena vs Delaney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the challenger"

Origin: Irish

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Helena Rank #414

Delaney Rank #216

Delaney is more popular, ranked #216 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Helena or Delaney more popular?

Delaney is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Helena and Delaney mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Delaney means "descendant of the challenger" (Irish origin).

Are Helena and Delaney boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Delaney is primarily a girl name.