Parish vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parish

Girl #66,244 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Parish Rank #66,244

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #66244 for Parish.

Is Parish or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Parish at #66244 in the United States.

What do Parish and Nellie mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Parish and Nellie boy or girl names?

Parish is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.