Laney vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laney

Girl #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Laney Rank #689

Ellen Rank #1,032

Laney is more popular, ranked #689 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Laney or Ellen more popular?

Laney is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Laney and Ellen mean?

Laney means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Old French origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Laney and Ellen boy or girl names?

Laney is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.