Stella vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stella

Girl #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Star"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Stella Rank #49

Ellen Rank #1,032

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Stella or Ellen more popular?

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Stella and Ellen mean?

Stella means "Star" (Latin origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Stella and Ellen boy or girl names?

Stella is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.