Jelena vs Helen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jelena

Girl #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, shining, bright"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

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Girl #424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

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Jelena Rank #4,395

Helen Rank #424

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 vs #4395 for Jelena.

Is Jelena or Helen more popular?

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Jelena at #4395 in the United States.

What do Jelena and Helen mean?

Jelena means "light, shining, bright" (Greek via Slavic origin). Helen means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Jelena and Helen boy or girl names?

Jelena is primarily a girl name. Helen is primarily a girl name.