Nellie vs Gabrielle

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 #577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

French English Italian Spanish Hebrew

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Nellie Rank #520

Gabrielle Rank #577

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #577 for Gabrielle.

Is Nellie or Gabrielle more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Gabrielle at #577 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Gabrielle mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Gabrielle means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nellie and Gabrielle boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Gabrielle is primarily a girl name.