Nellie vs Astrid

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

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Nellie Rank #520

Astrid Rank #383

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Astrid more popular?

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Astrid mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nellie and Astrid boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Astrid is primarily a girl name.