Lena vs Mabel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

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Lena Rank #263

Mabel Rank #222

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Mabel more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Mabel mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin).

Are Lena and Mabel boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Mabel is primarily a girl name.