Sofia vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

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Sofia Rank #10

Elena Rank #45

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #45 for Elena.

Is Sofia or Elena more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Sofia and Elena mean?

Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Sofia and Elena boy or girl names?

Sofia is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.