Nellie vs Regina

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Regina Rank #340

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Regina more popular?

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Regina mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Nellie and Regina boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.