Nellie vs Opal

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 #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"precious gemstone"

Origin: Sanskrit

English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Opal Rank #449

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Opal more popular?

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Opal mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nellie and Opal boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.