Nettie vs Nell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nettie

Girl #6,908 Most Popular

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Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

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Nettie Rank #6,908

Nell Rank #1,460

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #6908 for Nettie.

Is Nettie or Nell more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Nettie at #6908 in the United States.

What do Nettie and Nell mean?

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

Are Nettie and Nell boy or girl names?

Nettie is primarily a girl name. Nell is primarily a girl name.