Nora vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Boy #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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Nora Rank #19,726

Ellen Rank #19,801

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Nora or Ellen more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Nora and Ellen mean?

Nora means "Honor" (Latin via Irish origin). Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin).

Are Nora and Ellen boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a boy name.