Helena vs Herdis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #12,849 Most Popular

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Helena Rank #414

Herdis Rank #12,849

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #12849 for Herdis.

Is Helena or Herdis more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Herdis at #12849 in the United States.

What do Helena and Herdis mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Helena and Herdis boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Herdis is primarily a boy name.