Viola vs Elvira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viola

Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #2,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign, true"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

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Viola Rank #1,189

Elvira Rank #2,277

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 vs #2277 for Elvira.

Is Viola or Elvira more popular?

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 compared to Elvira at #2277 in the United States.

What do Viola and Elvira mean?

Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin). Elvira means "foreign, true" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Viola and Elvira boy or girl names?

Viola is primarily a girl name. Elvira is primarily a girl name.