Nellie vs Nell

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 #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Nell Rank #1,460

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Nellie or Nell more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Nell mean?

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

Are Nellie and Nell boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Nell is primarily a girl name.