Helena vs Mylene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #6,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic via French

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Helena Rank #414

Mylene Rank #6,378

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #6378 for Mylene.

Is Helena or Mylene more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Mylene at #6378 in the United States.

What do Helena and Mylene mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Mylene means "from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew/Aramaic via French origin).

Are Helena and Mylene boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Mylene is primarily a girl name.