Alexandra vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexandra Rank #221
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #221 for Alexandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandra ___

  • Alexandra Rose
  • Alexandra Grace
  • Alexandra Jane
  • Alexandra Marie
  • Alexandra Kate
  • Alexandra Claire

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexandra

Nicholas Sebastian Isabella Anastasia Victoria

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandra or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Alexandra at #221 in the United States.

What do Alexandra and Elena mean?

Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Alexandra and Elena boy or girl names?

Alexandra is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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