Lara vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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Lara Rank #20,060

Ellen Rank #19,801

Ellen is more popular, ranked #19801 vs #20060 for Lara.

Is Lara or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #19801 compared to Lara at #20060 in the United States.

What do Lara and Ellen mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Ellen boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a boy name.