Augustus vs Ellene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellene

Girl #70,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright torch"

Origin: Greek helene

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,281
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Ellene Rank #70,281

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #70281 for Ellene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

Ellene ___

  • Ellene Rose
  • Ellene Marie
  • Ellene Grace
  • Ellene Ann
  • Ellene Louise
  • Ellene Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Ellene more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Ellene mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin).

Are Augustus and Ellene boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Ellene is primarily a girl name.

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