Lena vs Isabel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lena Rank #263

Isabel Rank #167

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Isabel more popular?

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Isabel mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lena and Isabel boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Isabel is primarily a girl name.