Lena vs Ruth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lena Rank #263

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Ruth mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lena and Ruth boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Ruth is primarily a girl name.