Bernarda 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

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Popularity Comparison

Bernarda Rank #70,315
Ellene Rank #70,281

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 vs #70315 for Bernarda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernarda ___

No pairings available yet.

Ellene ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bernarda

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If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernarda or Ellene more popular?

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 compared to Bernarda at #70315 in the United States.

What do Bernarda and Ellene mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin).

Are Bernarda and Ellene boy or girl names?

Bernarda is primarily a girl name. Ellene is primarily a girl name.

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