Nell vs Nelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Girl #5,088 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Nell Rank #1,460

Nelle Rank #5,088

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #5088 for Nelle.

Is Nell or Nelle more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Nelle at #5088 in the United States.

What do Nell and Nelle mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin). Nelle means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Nell and Nelle boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Nelle is primarily a girl name.