Nell vs Nettie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Girl #6,908 Most Popular

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Nell Rank #1,460

Nettie Rank #6,908

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #6908 for Nettie.

Is Nell or Nettie more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Nettie at #6908 in the United States.

What do Nell and Nettie mean?

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

Are Nell and Nettie boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Nettie is primarily a girl name.