Lorraine vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorraine

Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

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Lorraine Rank #1,416

Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Is Lorraine or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Lorraine and Elena mean?

Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Lorraine and Elena boy or girl names?

Lorraine is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.