Nell vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Nell Rank #1,460

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Nell or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Nell and Nellie mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Nell and Nellie boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.