Lena vs Isabelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lena Rank #263

Isabelle Rank #171

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Isabelle more popular?

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Isabelle mean?

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

Are Lena and Isabelle boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Isabelle is primarily a girl name.