Zoe vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Zoe Rank #29

Ella Rank #30

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Zoe or Ella more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Ella mean?

Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Zoe and Ella boy or girl names?

Zoe is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.