Nellie vs Elsie

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 #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Elsie mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Nellie and Elsie boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.