Nell vs Bell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

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Boy #26,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, fair"

Origin: Old French bel

English American Scottish

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Nell Rank #1,460

Bell Rank #26,566

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #26566 for Bell.

Is Nell or Bell more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Bell at #26566 in the United States.

What do Nell and Bell mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin). Bell means "handsome, fair" (Old French bel origin).

Are Nell and Bell boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Bell is primarily a boy name.