Nell vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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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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Nell Rank #1,460

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Nell or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Nell and Elsie mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Nell and Elsie boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.