Mildred vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mildred

Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English American

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Mildred Rank #2,096

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Is Mildred or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Elsie mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Mildred and Elsie boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.