Aubrey vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aubrey

Girl #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf ruler, supernatural power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aubs, Bree

Playground Safety Score

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Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aubrey Rank #130
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #130 for Aubrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubrey ___

  • Aubrey Grace
  • Aubrey Rose
  • Aubrey Mae
  • Aubrey Claire
  • Aubrey Elise
  • Aubrey Jade

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aubrey

Avery Hadley Finley Quinn Emerson

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubrey or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Aubrey at #130 in the United States.

What do Aubrey and Ella mean?

Aubrey means "elf ruler, supernatural power" (Germanic origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Aubrey and Ella boy or girl names?

Aubrey is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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