Ida vs Ethel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Boy #11,298 Most Popular

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Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Ida Rank #11,298

Ethel Rank #4,921

Ethel is more popular, ranked #4921 vs #11298 for Ida.

Is Ida or Ethel more popular?

Ethel is more popular, ranked #4921 compared to Ida at #11298 in the United States.

What do Ida and Ethel mean?

Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin).

Are Ida and Ethel boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a boy name. Ethel is primarily a girl name.