Nellie vs Allie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind (from Alice)"

Origin: Germanic via French

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Allie Rank #555

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #555 for Allie.

Is Nellie or Allie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Allie at #555 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Allie mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Allie means "noble kind (from Alice)" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Nellie and Allie boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Allie is primarily a girl name.