Lena vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

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Lena Rank #263

Ivory Rank #404

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #404 for Ivory.

Is Lena or Ivory more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Lena and Ivory mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin).

Are Lena and Ivory boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Ivory is primarily a girl name.