Nell vs Della

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

English American Italian

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Nell Rank #1,460

Della Rank #579

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Nell or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Nell and Della mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Nell and Della boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.