Alba vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

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Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Ellen mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Alba and Ellen boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.

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