Annie vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annie

Girl #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

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Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annie Rank #192
Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #192 for Annie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annie ___

  • Annie Rose
  • Annie Marie
  • Annie Grace
  • Annie Elizabeth
  • Annie Jane
  • Annie Louise

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annie

Lucy Maggie Clara Henry Jack

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Annie at #192 in the United States.

What do Annie and Elsie mean?

Annie means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Annie and Elsie boy or girl names?

Annie is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.

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