Lena vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

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Lena Rank #263

Mallory Rank #412

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #412 for Mallory.

Is Lena or Mallory more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Lena and Mallory mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Lena and Mallory boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.