Lena vs Olga

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy, blessed"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lena Rank #263

Olga Rank #3,268

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #3268 for Olga.

Is Lena or Olga more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Olga at #3268 in the United States.

What do Lena and Olga mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Olga means "holy, blessed" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lena and Olga boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Olga is primarily a girl name.