Benford vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Benford Rank #34,181
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #34181 for Benford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benford ___

  • Benford James
  • Benford Lee
  • Benford Ray
  • Benford Scott
  • Benford Wade

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 Benford

Brooks Harper Colton Sawyer

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benford or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Benford at #34181 in the United States.

What do Benford and Ella mean?

Benford means "river crossing dweller" (Old English origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Benford and Ella boy or girl names?

Benford is primarily a boy name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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