Lanie vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lanie

Girl #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Old French (via Helen)

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lanie Rank #1,835

Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1835 for Lanie.

Is Lanie or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Lanie at #1835 in the United States.

What do Lanie and Ellen mean?

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

Are Lanie and Ellen boy or girl names?

Lanie is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.