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Lisa vs Elise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lisa Rank #987
Elise Rank #252

Elise is more popular, ranked #252 vs #987 for Lisa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisa or Elise more popular?

Elise is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Lisa and Elise mean?

Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Lisa and Elise boy or girl names?

Lisa is primarily a girl name. Elise is primarily a girl name.

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