Lena vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Lena Rank #263

Helena Rank #414

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Lena or Helena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Lena and Helena mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Lena and Helena boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Helena is primarily a girl name.