Ursula vs Nelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #5,088 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Ursula Rank #5,225

Nelle Rank #5,088

Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 vs #5225 for Ursula.

Is Ursula or Nelle more popular?

Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Ursula and Nelle mean?

Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin). Nelle means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ursula and Nelle boy or girl names?

Ursula is primarily a girl name. Nelle is primarily a girl name.