Helena vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Helena Rank #414

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Helena or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Helena and Lena mean?

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

Are Helena and Lena boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.